[Norwegian Societies]
History of Norwegians of Illinois, 1905
p. 201. Norwegian National League... a federation of Norwegian organizations, non-sectarian and non-political, formed 1899.
Twenty-nine societies and organizations support this League.
p. 203. Nordmaendenes Sangforening (singing society) founded 1870. In 1883 it added sick benefits.
p. 209. Norwegian Sleiper Athletic Club founded 1894. Incorporated in 1896 and within 8 years were attracting 50,000 spectators to skating contests.
