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Hilmer Borggren Collection (Rockford)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-012
Scope and Contents
The Hilmer Borggren Collection contains a variety of materials collected by Borggren between 1932 and 1977. Borggren's role in the Scandinavian Fraternity of America, the Vasa Order of America, along with his experiences during World War II are revealed through the scrapbooks, the correspondence, programs, convention materials, songbooks, and photographs. Since Rockford comprises a large Scandinavian population, these records partially reveal the important social function of American...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1905-1977; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/1981
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
International Organization of Good Templars Collection
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-066
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of various organizational levels found within the International Organization of Good Templars (I.O.G.T). The records date from 1865 to 1979. The materials are arranged in five series: International Lodge; National Lodge; Central States Lodge (Scandinavian Grand Lodge); Local Lodges; and Books and Memorabilia. All materials related to the same lodge within the organization are housed together. Included in these materials are constitution/by-laws,...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1865-2003; Other: Date acquired: 06/07/1979
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
