Elfrida J. Pedersen papers, 1904-1972.

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Elfrida J. Pedersen papers, 1904-1972.

Writings, minutes, scrapbooks, programs, songs, and scripts relating to Pedersen's activities as an actress, playwright, and leader in the Danish Dramatic Club (Harmonien), Seattle, Wash. Also includes subgroups for the Hans Christian Andersen Society and the Delphian Society.

3.68 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7260719

University of Washington. Libraries

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Scandinavian Archives (University of Washington)

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Pedersen, Elfrida J. (Elfrida Jensen), 1886-

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Elfrida Pedersen was an actress, poet, and songwriter. She was born Elfrida Jensen in Horsens, Denmark, in 1886 and emigrated to Seattle ca. 1906. Pedersen became active in Seattle Danish organizations, especially the Danish Dramatic Club, Dagmar, which later became known as Harmonien. Besides playing the lead roles in many Danish plays, "Frida" wrote and adapted scripts, and wrote songs and poems in Danish and English for the stage, parties, and special occasions. She died on December 10, 1973....

Danish Dramatic Club (Seattle, Wash.)

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Hans Christian Andersen Society.

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Delphian Society.

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