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Icelandic Archives of British Columbia fonds
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Administrative records

The series consists of administrative records made and received by the Icelandic National League of North America (INL of NA). It consists of minutes and report from board of director and annual general meetings held by the national chapter and the Vancouver chapter of the INL of NA. Series also consists of correspondence between the Vancouver chapter of the INL of NA, other chapters of the organization other Icelandic organizations such as the Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia, and the organization’s membership. Lastly, the series contains records of the founding history of the organization, as well as the constitution and bylaws held by the INL of NA. The records include the Society’s constitution and bylaws and records pertaining to their revision, its newspapers describing its history, as well as a five year strategic plan created in 1991.

Icelandic National League of North America subfonds

Subfonds reflects the support the Vancouver Chapter of the Icelandic National League of North America has provided to cultural activities in the Icelandic community of Vancouver. INLNA holds executive meetings, annual conventions, and maintains an email listserv, sharing news and information of various communities. They also maintain a website and social media presence. INLNA has published an Icelandic Heritage Calendar, and has implemented programs such as the INL Reads Program, Donald K. Johnson Film Screening Program, Icelandic Settlement Tours Program, Snorri West youth program and several international visit and audio programs. Additionally, INLNA grants a yearly scholarship, the Laurence S. G. Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award, originally initiated in 2003 to be bestowed upon a recipient for contributions not only to the Icelandic Community and the community at large.

Subfonds is arranged into four series: Administrative records, Conference and convention records, Publications, and Photographs. Subfonds also contains one file of records pertaining to the Viking Association, Uff-Dah.

Icelandic National League of North America

Administrative records

The series consists of records relating to the Icelandic Archives of British Columbia’s (IABC) administration, mainly records related to its day to day business operation. Records include correspondence; financial records; and policies and procedures kept by the archives.

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