Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship! Please enjoy this special item from our collection, c. 1900. The album, which belonged to Bernhard Flaaten (b. Norway, 1883, d. Seattle, 1955), contains many intimate notes written in Norwegian from his friends and acquaintances. The Flaatens were among thousands of Scandinavians arriving in Ballard in the early part of the 20th Century. Churches and social organizations—Bernhard carried his Sons of Norway card in his wallet—helped new arrivals and provided a safety net for those in need. The album was donated to the Museum in 2004 as part of the Flaaten family estate. 📖 To learn more about the donation and the incredible story of the Flaaten family, we encourage you to read the @seattletimes article in our bio!