American-Scandinavian Foundation.  Dissolution of Local Chapters, November 1982-October 1984 and March 2000.CAMC Collection 29



American-Scandinavian Foundation.  Dissolution of Local Chapters, November 1982-October 1984 and March 2000.  CAMC Collection 29.  4 folders.


ABSTRACT:

The American-Scandinavian Foundation dissolution of local chapters collection contains mostly correspondence relating to the decision by the ASF to dissolve all of their local chapters in March 1983.  The correspondence is between the foundation and the local chapter at Gustavus Adolphus College as well as between the foundation and other chapters throughout the country.  There is also a report from the Ad Hoc Committee of the New York Chapter relating to the dissolution decision.


HISTORICAL NOTE:
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is headquartered in New York City.  According to their website, they are “the leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. An American non-profit organization, the ASF works to build international understanding with an extensive program of fellowships, grants, intern/trainee sponsorship, publishing and membership offerings.”

*Taken from http://www.amscan.org/ on 14 April 2010.


RESTRICTIONS:

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the College Archives, the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and Gustavus Adolphus College.


COLLECTION CITATION:

American-Scandinavian Foundation.  Dissolution of Local Chapters, November 1982-October 1984 and March 2000.  CAMC Collection 29.  Gustavus Adolphus College Archives, St. Peter, Minnesota.


ACQUISITION:

Chester Johnson donated this collection.


PROCESSED BY:

Jeff A. Jenson processed this collection and Adrianna Darden developed the finding aid during March 2010.


SUBJECT HEADINGS:

American-Scandinavian Foundation, St. Peter/Mankato Chapter.



CAMC Collection 29

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Folder

Correspondence and Meeting Materials, December 1982 – October 1984; “Disappearance from Gustavus Adolphus College” of American Scandinavian Foundation by Chester Johnson, 16 March 2000

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1

Dissolution of Chapters, New York Chapter Documents, November 1982 – January 1983

1

2

Dissolution of Chapters, Reaction by Chapters and Individuals, December 1982 – June 1983

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3

Dissolution of Chapters – Letters from and to ASF Headquarters, December 1982 – March 1983

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4