Viking Association of the New York City Police Department collection, 1995-1997

Viking Association of the New York City Police Department collection, 1995-1997

P1560

1995-1997

Viking Association, New York (City) Police Department. Information about an association founded in 1958 by Erling Johansen, the name "selected because of the identification of its members with their ancestors hailing from the Scandinavian nations." It has served as honor guard for royal visits in 1975 and 1995, and marched with the Royal Guard in Fourth of July parades in Oslo 1988, 1989 and 1992. It takes part in various Scandinavian celebrations in the New York area. Beginning 1988 a Viking Association Medal of Valor has been awarded.

Includes: a brief history; list of officers, 1995-96: minutes of Oct. 25, 1995 meeting and agenda of Nov. 15 meeting; Jan. 1996 newsletter; correspondence between Odd Lovoll and Tom Sandseth 1995-97; membership card and badge; photographs; program for Medal Day 1995 awards ceremony.

1 folder

Correspondence

History

Photographs

Newsletters