The Nordic Fest 50th anniversary book project continues as plans are underway to establish the Nordic Fest archives with Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum.
As the book team knows from the recent years of effort on this project, this is a major undertaking. To Jennifer and the entire Vesterheim team, your efforts are truly appreciated!
Some copies of the book and DVD combo are still available for sale here; http://www.nordicfest.com/site/nordic-fest-50-book.html
The following are a few interesting notes from the project to date:
- To date, shipments of purchased books have gone to 21 U.S states.
- One 90 years young Decorah native received a surprise book and return trip to Decorah for the 50th Nordic Fest.
- The United States Jaycee Headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri have added a book to their archives in honor of Nordic Fest starting as a Jaycee project.
- Decorah's own Nordic Dancers presented a book to the US Embassy in Norway during their post-Nordic Fest tour of Norway.
- The Norwegian-American Historical Association at St. Olaf College added a book to their collection.
- Many area residents, Decorah and Nordic Fest fans, as well as businesses and organizations made multiple book purchases, enabling the success of the project.
Mange tusen takk, everyone!
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