Vasa Archives
The Vasa Order of America National Archives, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Illinois under the "Not for profit act." making it a 501 (c) 3 organization. The Archives Board is charged with the operation and maintenance of the Archives. It is their duty to promote the activities of the Archives. They are elected for four-year terms at a Grand Lodge Convention. The Archivist-Manager is responsible to the Archives Board for the day-to-day operation of the Archives Building and projects, which include maintenance of membership and genealogy computer databases, the library, paper and photographic archives, and artifacts.
Kathy joins us from Tennessee where she has spent the past seven years archiving for Tusculum College. Though new to Swedish heritage, she has jumped in and is enjoying every moment of it. She is more than willing to help you with your research requests.
Bruce Elfvin took over as Board President following the death of Bill Lundquist. He and his wife Jackie have served District Lodge Pennsylvania-Ohio #9 and their local lodge for years.
Sten has been involved with the archives for over 30 years and routinely visits the archive. He keeps busy during his visits by doing chores that otherwise may not get done. At the 2018 Grand Lodge Convention, Sten was named Board Member Emeritus. We look forward to working with Sten for many more years.
Kathy joins us from Tennessee where she has spent the past seven years archiving for Tusculum College. Though new to Swedish heritage, she has jumped in and is enjoying every moment of it. She is more than willing to help you with your research requests.