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Description
This is the logo for the New Sweden Athletic Club. It was worn on all cross country ski uniforms and hats. The New Sweden Athletic Club sponsored the winter carnivals, cross country ski racing, ski jumping, hockey, basketball, and gymnastic teams. Many of their members were participants in and winners of the various marathons held during the 1930s. World War II brought an end to the club as many of the young men left for the war.
About This Item
- Title: New Sweden Athletic Club patch, ca. 1935
- Creation Date: circa 1935
- Subject Date: circa 1935
- Location: New Sweden, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Blue and gold felt
- Dimensions: 8 cm x 12 cm x 0.5 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Athletic clubs--Maine--New Sweden
- New Sweden Athletic Club (New Sweden, Me.)
- Badges
- Swedish Americans--Maine
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New Sweden Historical Society116 Station Road, New Sweden, ME 04762
207-896-5200
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