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Hospitals and Benevolent Societies

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Norwegian American hospitals and benevolent societies played an important role in various communities throughout the state. The sole purpose of these organizations was to do good for others rather than the benefit of their own members.

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Resources to explore:
Bethesda Homes pamphlet, 1898-1913
Ebenezer Home for the Aged, circa 1920
Ebenezer Hospital Annual Report, 1919
Glenwood Old People's Home, 1915
Lutheran Girls' Home, circa 1920
Lutheran Girls' Home Grand Opening, 1923 November 16
Lyngblomsten's Midsummer Jubilee with Burning of the Mortgage, 1920 June 20
Martha Maria Missions Home, circa 1900
Minnesota Hospital (Huron Lake) souvenir pamphlet, undated
Minnesota Scandinavia Relief Association, 1884
St. Paul Hospital Training School for Nurses, circa 1900
Wild Rice Children's Home, 1920

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