VOLUME XXVII, NUMBER 1 | NEWS FROM THE NORDLAND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, SIOUX FALLS, SD | SPRING 2020
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Nordland Heritage Foundation has lost its dedicated and enthusiastic executive director, Dr. David Hilderbrand. David died on February 24 after battling cancer for nearly David two years. He will be Hilderbrand missed. David often was heard saying he greatly appreciated his position, which he held for three years. He said he enjoyed interacting with some of the “nicest people” around. He was a steadying influence on the Foundation and always seemed to be David displaying the chart showing the available to help volunteers, visitors, and original location of the Heritage Park staff. We would often hear “Sure, I can do buildings, February 8, 2020 that.” He had a knack for engaging special speakers and when the time came he was on hand to make sure the venue was prepared, the heat/air turned on, doors open before and secured after each event. He was there to welcome guests and introduce the program. He helped clean the buildings in the spring and shovel the walks in the winter. Through David’s leadership, the Christmas program and outreach/thanks efforts for the Augustana community were strengthened. Additionally, he fostered the first on-site “camps”, including Norwegian and other foreign languages, and genealogy. He mentored and worked closely with the new intern position which greatly enhanced the numbers of visitors to the grounds. Almost all aspects of the Foundation were improved through David’s touch. Coming from an extremely successful academic background at SDSU, in retirement David used his people skills and inherent caring to improve many organizations, including OLLI, his home church First Baptist in Sioux Falls, and several other volunteer settings. Surviving David are his wife Julie and sons Grant and Lucas, along with other family and hundreds of friends. Rest in peace, David. Well done.
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Nordland Heritage Foundation Summer Camps Once again NHF is offering a rich experience in summer camps for children and adults. Judy Stadem will hold the Norwegian camp for children from June 22 to June 26, mornings from 9:00 to noon and for adults 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon June 22, 23 and 24. Spanish will be led by Cari Skogberg Eastman mornings either July 13 to July 17 or June 29 to July 2. They will be held at the Beaver Creek Church in Augustana Heritage Park, 33rd Street across to the south from the Augustana campus. This will be an opportunity to learn the language through songs and games and sample the ethnic food. Students who have completed first grade through age 12 are eligible for these camps. Two genealogy camps led by Mary Schultz will offer the chance for intergenerational experiences while learning more about family ancestors. Adults can come to these camps or grandparents, parents and teens can pursue these interests together. These will be held from June 29 to July 1 and July 20 to July 22. These will also be held in the Beaver Creek Church in the Augustana Heritage Park. For more information call 605.801.7631 or go to our web page augie.edu/nordland-heritagefoundation.
Nordland Heritage Foundation Receives Generous Gift
Contact Information The Nordland Heritage Foundation (NHF) has contact options! We look forward to connecting with you via: • US Mail: NHF, Augustana University, Box 735, 2001 S. Summit Ave., SFSD 57197 • Telephone: 605.801.7631 • Email: nordlandheritagefoundation4@gmail.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/nordlandheritage We welcome you to contact us to schedule your wedding ceremony in the air-conditioned Beaver Creek Church, to request a tour for a school group or other interested parties, to inquire about special programs/ presentations and to join the Nordland Heritage Foundation and support its work of preserving heritage. For additional information, we invite you to visit our website at www.nordlandheritage.org.
Please Join Us! Please consider becoming a member of the Nordland Heritage Foundation to help preserve the historic buildings in Augustana Heritage Park and make them available to an ever widening group of interested people. In the set of essays entitled Big Sioux Pioneers, edited by Arthur Huseboe, former Augustana professor Martin Brokenleg is quoted. “Pioneers are people with impaired vision, he argued, because they see in a desert a land of milk and honey; they can look at grass and water and trees and see the place where creation must have begun. And people tell themselves remembrances about these things, says Brokenleg, because doing so gives life meaning.” It is these remembrances that we are keeping alive in Heritage Park, to give meaning to our lives and the lives of our children. To those of you who are members, we say thank you! To those who are not yet members we say, please join us! 2
Anne Christopherson recently presented NHF with the generous gift of $25,000 which the foundation gratefully accepted. This gift will enable Nordland Heritage Foundation to continue its efforts to provide special services and programming to the community and maintain the care of the four historic buildings and make them available for touring to ever increasing interested groups. Anne has given this gift to honor the memory of her husband Gerald. Gerald “Gerry” (1932-2010) and Anne (1935-) Christopherson met at Augustana University (then College). Gerry grew up on a farm in Northern Yankton County while Anne grew up in Sioux Falls, her childhood home now under the Sanford Hospital complex. Both Anne and Gerry enjoyed singing in the Augie choir. They were married in 1957, just days Anne and Gerald Christopherson before graduating from Augustana. Gerry served as an Air Force and Air Guard fighter pilot and later as an Army Guard chaplain, rising to the rank of Colonel before he retired with 31 years of service. Gerry also graduated from Luther Seminary in St. Paul and was ordained in 1964. They moved often as Gerry served parishes in Devils Lake, ND; Mitchell, SD; Sturgis, SD; Madison, SD and also served for ten years as hospital chaplain at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Throughout these moves Anne raised their two children, taught school, and was involved in many church and community activities. They were both enthusiastic Sons of Norway members in Rapid City and Madison, SD. In retirement they split their time between Sioux Falls and Sun City, Arizona and enjoyed traveling to intriguing places around the world. Gerry succumbed to cancer in 2010 and Anne now resides at Bethany Meadows in Brandon, SD.
ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 14 The day will begin with a traditional worship service in the historic Beaver Creek Church at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Arley Fadness, the last pastor of the Beaver Creek congregation before it officially closed, will be the presiding minister and the preacher. He was one of the speakers in the NHF lecture series two years ago and is described as a writer, clergy, draftsman and speaker. Special music will be provided by Jeanne Carter, accompanied by Beverly Hallstrom. Following the service, events will continue in the Three-in-One Room of the Augustana Morrison Commons building where brunch will be served at noon. The menu will include the Cora Stavig egg dish and all the trimmings. A brief business meeting will be held at which time retiring board members Eleanor Emmel, John Kittelson, Amy Nelson and Robert Srstka will be acknowledged for their service and new board members will be voted on. The speaker will be Betsey DeLoache, a self-described city slicker who fell in love with history in rural South Dakota and wrote and illustrated two books entitled Country Schools: Past and Present Vol. 1 & 2. Her books are informed by her visits to operating country schools and include memories and experiences of students and teachers of country schools ages 5 to 101. Her adventures while visiting these schools and seeing the wide-open spaces provide added reflections and commentary. We are proud to have as one of our Betsey DeLoache historic buildings the Eggers Country School in Augustana Heritage Park. Special music will be provided by Jeanne Carter, retired member of the Augustana music faculty and accompanist Beverly Hallstrom. The public is cordially invited to attend. Reservations for the brunch are requested.
On-loan Cook Stove Now Given to Berdahl/Rolvaag House by Sandager Family The wood-burning Monarch cook stove has stood in the kitchen of the Berdahl/ Rolvaag House since the 1970’s, on loan from the Nels Sandager family. Now the heirs of that family have gifted the stove to the Nordland Heritage Foundation and the Berdahl/Rolvaag House, and we are extremely grateful. In 1917 Nels Sandager married Clara Skovgaard who had inherited her father’s homestead farm located 2 miles west of Hills, MN and here they farmed and raised their family. Their only surviving child, Lee Sandager, remembers that at age 4 he helped his older brother Sheldon haul corncobs and wood for the stove, until they were old enough to graduate to chores in the barn. In 1946 Sheldon began farming with his father. He and his wife Ellie raised their five children on the homestead farm. The wood-burning Monarch cook stove finds a permanent home in the Berdahl Sheldon was in partnership with his Rolvaag House. eldest brother Victor who lived on a farm just a half a mile away. Victor and his wife Frances cooked on a wood burning stove similar to the one used by the family at the homestead farm. Regardless of which Sandager family possessed the stove now at the B/R house, the Monarch was moved into the lean-to on the homestead farm sometime in the 1940’s or early 1950’s. Michael, the youngest child of Sheldon and Ellie, remembers that as a teenager he would work on repairs at the homestead garage’s workbench. There he saw the Monarch stove lying in pieces next to a wooden butcher block that Nels had used in his earlier profession as a butcher. He remembers a representative from Augustana (then) College coming to the farm to pick up the disassembled stove to reassemble it for display in the Berdahl/Rolvaag House. This was probably arranged by Victor, eldest child of Nels and Clara. Victor had ties with Sioux Falls because of his membership in the Norse Glee Club and he certainly was aware of the establishment of the Augustana Heritage Park. He also knew the Berdahl family who were originally homesteaders near Inwood, IA, close by his mother’s family, the Moens. After the death of Sheldon Sandager on May 11, 2018, his youngest son, Michael, and eldest son, Robert, became co-executors of Sheldon’s estate. The descendants of both the Victor and Sheldon Sandager families would like to gift the Monarch stove at the Berdahl/Rolvaag House on behalf of the heirs of Nels and Clara Sandager. This information was compiled by Elizabeth Sandager, eldest of the Sheldon and Ellie Sandager family.
Zechava Kreiselman
New Summer Intern "Hello, my name is Zechava Kreiselman and I am from Sioux Falls, SD. I am currently a junior at Augustana University where I am majoring in Anthrolology and Sociology, with minors in Religion and Classics. I wanted to intern here because I enjoy going to historical sites and museums, and I think I'd like to pursue a career in cultural museum work." We are delighted to have Zechava as our intern for the summer of 2020. It will make it possible to have the park available for tours Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as we did last year. We are certain that she will be a gracious hostess and will enhance the park with her own creativity.
Obits Nordland Heritage Foundation mourns the death of Howard Hovland, long-time supporter of the Foundation who also served a term as president. Howard was a dedicated educator. He worked in the Sioux Falls public schools, the School for the Deaf and was a great advocate for adult literacy and continuing education. He was also very proud of his family’s heritage and enjoyed documenting it. Blessed be his memory. Dr. Milton Hanson, current secretary and previous treasurer of Nordland Heritage Foundation, died Sunday, March 8. After retiring from Augustana University where he served as professor of organic chemistry for 40 years, he became an active volunteer in several community organizations including NHF. He was well aware of the care needed by old buildings and often was on hand for carpentry repairs and painting projects. Milt was a willing, frequent tour guide in the Rolvaag Writing Cabin. He will be greatly missed. 3
Heritage Park Buildings Facts
Nordland Heritage Foundation Membership List
Berdahl-Rolvaag House Minnehaha County; built from 1884-1896; moved to Heritage Park in 1978; 17 miles from original site. Directions: S of 254th Street, in woods E off 478th Ave., 7 road miles from Renner, 8 road miles from Garretson. GPS: 43.7026, -96.6503 Beaver Creek Church Lincoln County; built in 1892; moved to Heritage Park in 1985; 14 miles from original site. Directions: NW corner of 278th Street and 476th Ave, four miles S of Harrisburg. GPS: 43.3594, -96.6880 Eggers School Minnehaha County; built in 1909; moved to Heritage Park in 1993; 12 miles from original site. Directions: SE corner of 476th Avenue and 257th St, 1 mile E and 1 mile N of Renner corner. GPS: 443.6594, -96.6908 Rolvaag Writer’s Cabin Itasca, MN; built in 1922 moved to Heritage Park in 2001; 400 miles from original site. Directions: The site is 1/5 mile off Co Rd 47, on W shore of 242 acre Big Island Lake, abt 12 miles E of Marcell. GPS: 47.5684, -93.5993
VIKING LEVEL Donald and Louise Berdahl Anne Christopherson
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TRAILBLAZER LEVEL Dwayne and Carol Bauder Charles and Judy Berdahl Richard Elmen (Elmen Foundation) Paul and Eugenie Rolvaag Arlette Villaume HOMESTEADER LEVEL Janet Brown Norman Eitrheim Paul and Bonnie Kipper Sandra Looney Dorothy Mayeske Greg and Karen Schultz Bob and Sue Simons Solveig and Elden Zempel SETTLER LEVEL Duane Anderson Erica and Craig Bertrand Brekke Tours and Travel Allen and Gloria Brown Kari Dodson Gary Earl Nate and Kristie Earl Arlyn and Joann Fossum John Hegg David and Julie Hilderbrand Colin Irvine Greg Johnson Ron Johnson Kevin and Karen Kennedy
Frances Kilen Sandra Looney John Mogen Rob and Angela Oliver Ruth Olsen Tim and Roselyn Schillerstrom Bob Scott Lois Stangeland Fred and Shirley Stephens Bob Swanhorst Arlen Viste ANCESTOR LEVEL (basic membership) Aaron and Jody Aadland Mavis Amundson Josh Bates Rowan and Karen Belkamp Andrew Berdahl Christopher Berdahl James A. Berdahl James and Susan Berdahl John Berdahl Tamara Berdahl Ardys Berven Dick and Sue Brown Donald Brown Jim Carlson Jean Eidsness Lyle Eidsness David and Jan Eiesland Eloise Elmen Arley Fadness James and Sandra Fink Julie and Cory Hample Mark and Katie Hegg Peter and Marilyn Hegg Phil and Kiki Hegg
Torild M. Homstad Ginny Iverson Ray and Marty Johnson Rolfe Johnstad Brian and Joyce Kaatz David and Candee Kaatz Betty Kielman Donna Knutson Greg Koch Karen Kratochvil Karen Kraus Arlene Lefler Ken and Jo Ann Mattheis Dorothy Mikkelson Pearl and Ham Muus Janet Naessig Martha Nelson Mike Nitz Jim Olsen Gary and Rosaaen Olson James Olson Ruth Parker John and Jane Paulson Jackie Payne LaMoyne and Karyn Pederson Stephanie Peterson Becky Poss Siri Roma Mary Schultz Adam and Amy Skogland Amber Skogland Robert and Kim Srstka Harry and Ronelle Thompson Jay and Elizabeth Vogt LM Information Delivery UK Limited
Syttende Mai Concert & Bake Sale
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Saturday, May 16th, at 3:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Augustana Heritage Park, 1111 W. 33rd St., Sioux Falls. Daughters of Norway Borghild Dahl Lodge and Nordland Heritage Foundation present Norwegian-born singer/songwriter Ann-Marita Garsed in concert. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Ann-Marita will perform her solo show featuring traditional Norwegian folk songs and original compositions about Nordic immigrants. The concert will be followed by complimentary refreshments and a bake sale.Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10 per adult; students and children are free. Seating is very limited, so please arrive early.
Joint Nordland Heritage Foundation/OLLI Sponsored Events 2020 For Love of the Prairie, Ole Rolvaag’s On-Going Inspiration was the topic of the Saturday, Feb. 8 presentation led by Thea Miller Ryan at the Beaver Creek Church. The speaker based her talk on an article she had written in 2009 about the farm near Elk Point where Ole Rolvaag worked when he arrived in America. Rolvaag soon realized that farming was not his calling in life, but the land surrounding him provided the kernel of inspiration for Giants in the Earth, the book he wrote years later. The farm had been held in the Eidem family since it was acquired by homesteading by Sam Eidem. Dale Harkness had admired the farm since he was a boy growing up on a nearby farm. When no one in the Eidem family was able to continue Thea Miller the farming tradition, Dale and his wife Carolyn bought the farm. They consider themselves to be stewards of the farm, rather than possessors. When Carolyn by chance acquired a copy of Giants in the Earth the land became even more precious to them and they continue to take the best care of it, even when it was threatened by a major oil company that had plans to build a refinery nearby. There is a historic marker six miles north of Elk Point on 476th Avenue indicating the location of the Eidem/Harkness farm.
Upcoming Joint Events with OLLI March 18, 25 and April 1. 1:30 p.m. Meet the Creatives with John Miller: Cultivating our Creativity. John Miller leads a discussion on his book, First We Imagine: 22 Creative South Dakotans Speak on the Subject of Creativity. What makes some people more creative than others? Meet some of the Creatives in the book in person. Where: Community College for Sioux Falls, Room 253. John Miller
April 23, 3 to 5 p.m. The Rise of the Third Reich with Patrick Hicks. The Third Reich came into existence for very specific historical reasons, and in this one-day class we will examine its rise and how Hitler assumed power. Where: Community College for Sioux Falls, Avera Hall. Patrick Hicks
May 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Journalism: Does It Matter Anymore with Randall Beck. At a time when traditional media is under assault, does journalism – stories that highlight what is happening in our communities, state and nation – still matter? Is journalism essential to our democracy? Whom can we trust? Where: Community College for Sioux Falls, Room 250. Randall Beck
These lectures are free and open to the public.
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NHF Board Members Alan Berdahl, President Bob Scott, Vice President Bob Srstka, Treasurer Ruth Olsen, Nordlander Editor Duane Anderson Charles Berdahl Stan Christopherson Gary Earl Jean Eidsness Norm Eitrheim Eleanor Emmel Nick Embers Sandy Fink John Hegg Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Ex officio Colin Irvin, Ex officio Brian Kaatz John Kittelson Karen Kratochvil Jan Noer Ruth Parker Jackie Payne Kim Srstka James Wehde Solveig and Elden Zempel
News from other Heritage Organizations
NORSE GLEE CLUB At our annual meeting on November 4 the following officers were elected: David Lien, president; George Regan, vice president; David Stene, treasurer and Steve Espeland, corresponding secretary. Gail Kristensen, our former corresponding secretary retired and will be sorely missed. The delectable “Lutefisk and Meatball Supper” was served on November 15. The meal was again served buffet style and the crowd was larger than usual. We had 292 patrons at the table to enjoy the feast. Without the help of Augustana baseball players, Sons of Norway members and other volunteers we would have had a difficult time completing the task. Thanks to all who helped. On November 17 we again participated in the “Festival of Men’s Voices” which was held “at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. There were seven different men’s singing groups that took part. Each small group sang three numbers and the mass chorus of over 100 men sang Handel’s “Hallelujah, Amen” arranged by Greg Gilpan. The good will offering at intermission gathered over $10,000 which will be used by a local charity, the Banquet, for the SOS project and will fund backpacks for needy children. We had our combined Anniversary/Christmas party on Monday, December 9 at the local Fry n’ Pan. We had reserved a separate room which gave an opportunity to visit without interruption. George and Judy Regan did not have their Court Whist Party this year because George is dealing with some health issues. We all wish for his good health to return soon. The directors of the Sioux Valley Chorus will be lining up joint practices soon. We look forward to these practices so we can have fellowship with the other choruses and become more comfortable with the Sangerfest numbers for this year. We have a new member in our chorus, Charlie Espeland, who happens to be the grandson of Steve Espeland. He went to his first Bi-Annual Sioux Valley Sangerfest last year and says he very much enjoys singing with us older gentlemen. Charlie is a freshman at Canton High School. He plays the bass clarinet in band and loves to pick up tunes on Youtube to play on his electric guitar. His hobbies are car mechanics, skate boarding and driving grandpa’s old 1998 Chevy pickup. We are proud to have him as a new member.
DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY Borghild M. Dahl Lodge #54, Daughters of Norway, held a presentation on Norwegian woodcarving by Arne Bortnem, a Vesterheim gold medalist! It was held at 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 10 at the Gathering Place, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd St. Daughters of Norway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing and preserving Norwegian heritage, culture and crafts. Membership is open to all women having Nordic kinship. Borghild M. Dahl Lodge meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. For more information contact borghildmdahl54@gmail.com, facebook Lodge #54 Daughters of Norway Sioux Falls, or www.daughtersofnorway.org. Continued on page 6
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Mandskor Director John Pollmann conducts the group as they sing the Norwegian National Anthem at the first rehearsal of 2020.
MINNEHAHA MANDSKOR The Mandskor fall schedule found them performing at First Lutheran Church, Sunday afternoon , November 17, as part of the annual Festival of Men’s Voices. Selections sung were “Steal Away”,“Bright Morning Stars”, and “Get Me to the Church”. This concert benefits a local soup kitchen called The Banquet. Several men’s choirs from the Sioux Falls area participate. The chorus also sang a concert for the residents at Bethany Meadows retirement community in Brandon, SD, Monday, November 25. Results of the October election have delivered the following slate of officers: President, Ray Schnabel, Vice President, Derrick McKenna, Secretary, Bill Schoep, Treasurer, Bruce Duncan, Corresponding Secretary,Terry Walter, Librarian, Bill Schoep, Marshal, Roger Amdahl, Board members, Jon Christopherson,Tony Leggett, Larry Linenburg. The chorus Christmas party was held December 3 at the Sioux Valley Energy facility in Brandon, SD. The evening included a meal by Tony’s Catering and music provided by John Pollmann and Deanna Wehrspann. There was also a time of singing by all in attendance.
NORWEGIANS WORLDWIDE Norwegians Worldwide (formerly Nordmanns-Forbundet) is searching for a president. Michael Nitz, Coordinator of Norwegian Programs, says that unless someone steps up the group will not be able to meet! Volunteers welcome!
NORWAY GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP The Norway Genealogy Group has planned its spring programs. Visitors are welcome. Rick Meyer spoke on February 25 at Grace Lutheran Church. He focused on doing genealogy research. He is an active member of the LDS family history Center. Tom Dempster will talk on March 31 at Grace Lutheran Church on his family trip to the Lofoten Islands of Norway. Tom will also share a travel film that he has created. Joran Olson will speak on the Digital Archives of Norway at our meeting April 28. This meeting will be held at the Caille Branch Library, 4100 S. Carnegie Circle in Sioux Falls. Directions how to reach this library will be made available later. On May 26 we will meet again at Grace Lutheran Church, 3300 E. 18th Street with Norma Barnes talking about the Primstav which she has made. She will discuss the significance of the primstave to Norwegians. More information about the Norway GIG is available by contacting Jim Olson, at 332-1321.
The Sons of Norway Torsk and Meatball Dinner scheduled for March 27 is being postponed due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus following the advice of state and local public health officials' guidelines. President Michael Paulson recommends watching for possible rescheduling once the threat of the Covid-19 virus has passed. Persons who have already purchased tickets will receive a refund. April 16 a memorial service will be held honoring the 12 members who died during the past year. This meeting will be in the Friendship Room at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 33rd and Summit Avenue at 7:00 p.m. Following the service rosettes with whipped cream will be served. SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, May 16th for a family fun “Syttende Mai Event” at the Augustana Nordland Heritage Park. Food, fun, and activites for children as well as adults are being planned. For full details watch for posters in churches and public bulletin boards or go to the Nordic Hall wbesite early April for full details. Following this celebration Sons of Norway will cosponsor a concert in the Beaver Creek Church at 3:00 p.m. Ann-Marita Garsed gave a well-received concert last April and has been invited for a return engagement. She is from Norway and performs traditional Nordic folk songs. This concert will be jointly sponsored with Daughters of Norway. No tickets will be sold but a free will offering of $10.00 for adults is suggested. Children and students are free.
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September-May By Appointment CONTACT Nordland Heritage Foundation Box 735 Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD 57917 605.801.7631 nordlandheritagefoundation4@gmail.com WEB PAGE www.augie.edu/nordland-heritage-foundation FACEBOOK Nordland Heritage Foundation and 140th Wagon Train Reunion The Nordlander is the news publication for the Nordland Heritage Foundation. This organization was founded in 1977 and maintains the historic buildings in Heritage Park and makes them available to the public. Ruth Olsen is the editor.
Yes! I want to join Nordland Heritage Foundation and support its work of preserving heritage. NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ STATE _________________ZIP____________________________ PHONE__________________________________________EMAIL _____________________________________________________ Enclosed is a check for:
n $25 College Students n $50 Ancestor (basic membership) n $100 Settler n $250 Homesteader n $500 Trailblazer n $1,000 Voyager n $2,500 or over Viking
n Donation made “in honor” or “in memoriam for” (please circle) _____________________________________________________ n I am interested in becoming a docent n I have included the Nordland Heritage Foundation in my will n I would like information about including the Nordland Foundation in my will Annual membership dues include an individual or a couple. Send to Nordland Heritage Foundation Augustana University Box 735 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197
MEMBER BENEFITS: Homesteader and above members receive a copy of “Giants in the Earth”. Viking members receive a complimentary facility rental for a wedding, reunion or other program ($300 value).