Guide to the Norwegian Nationality Room Committee Collection, 1928-2009 UA.40.16

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Norwegian Nationality Room Committee Collection
Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Nationality Rooms Program. Norwegian Nationality Room Committee
Collection Number
UA.40.16
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Date
1928-2009
Abstract
The collection of the Norwegian Room Committee contains general correspondence, photographs, financial records, news clippings, architectural designs, event programs, and publications of the design and development of the Classroom. It also contains some records of the activities of the committee subsequent to the opening of the room.
Language
English .
Author
Bryan Brown and Marianne Kasica.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I. Planning and Designs

Series II. Finances

Series III. Correspondence

Series IV. Programs

Series V. Publicity

Preferred Citation

Norwegian Nationality Room Committee Collection, 1928-2009, UA.40.16, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Accruals

Further accruals are expected relating to events in the room and activities of the committee.

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Processing Information

The collection was processed and organized by Bryan Brown, Nationality Rooms Program intern in September 2014.

History

The Norwegian Nationality Room began as an idea to create a Scandinavian Room that would include design and cultural aspects of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. In 1931, with Frederic Schaefer in charge of the project, the focus changed to just being a Norwegian Classroom. This collection has less correspondence than is usual for these projects because Schaefer and Director Ruth Crawford Mitchell did not get along to well. Nonetheless, the room was finished and opened for use in 1945. It was not officially dedicated until 1948 following Norway's re-establishment as an independent nation and free of wartime occupation. George Eliassen from Oslo, Norway was the architect for the project.

Previous Citation

Norwegian Nationality Room Committee Collection, 1928-2009, UA.40.16, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • University of Pittsburgh. Nationality Rooms Program. Norwegian Nationality Room Committee
    • Norwegian Classroom (Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Nationality Rooms (Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • University of Pittsburgh. Nationality Rooms Council
    • University of Pittsburgh. Nationality Rooms Program

    Personal Names

    • Hammer, Sigmund
    • Mitchell, Ruth Crawford
    • Schaefer, Frederic
    • Schaefer, Sarah
    • Bowman, John G. (John Gabbert)
    • Eliassen, George
    • Bruhns, E. Maxine

    Genres

    • Financial records
    • Correspondence
    • Architectural drawings (Visual works)
    • Photographs
    • Publications
    • Minutes

    Other Subjects

    • University of Pittsburgh
    • Norwegian Americans -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Classrooms -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh

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