Danish Brotherhood in America. Lodge 29 (Seattle, Wash.)

Founded 1888.

From the description of Records, 1889-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71123478

The Danish Brotherhood in America is a fraternal benefit society dedicated to perpetuating Danish cultural traditions by promoting a shared sense of Danish heritage among its members. In addition, the Danish Brotherhood in America provides financial and emotional support to its members in times of need, assists them in securing employment, and offers them low cost life insurance.

Seattle Lodge 29 of the Danish Brotherhood in America was organized April 8, 1888, when the first officers were installed by Victor Conradsen by the authority of Supreme President L.L. Ries. At the time of its establishment, the lodge had only eleven charter members and was the first Danish Brotherhood in America lodge on the Pacific Coast. Since that time, lodge membership has gradually increased, but the overall mission of the lodge remains the same; namely, to maintain and preserve Danish customs and identity for the benefit of lodge members and their families.

From the guide to the Danish Brotherhood in America, Lodge 29 (Seattle, Wash.) Records, 1888-1999, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)