Swedes in America: 1638-1938

xvi, 614 pp. "The purpose of this volume, the publication of which is a part of the New Sweden Tercentenary celebration, is to recall by summaries and representative examples the roles played by Swedes as American pioneers and citizens." CONTENTS: Preface; List of Illustrations; Introduction; Colonists; Colonial Landmarks; The Swedish Language in America; Farmers; Pioneers of the Northwest; Geographical Distribution; Swedish Place Names in America; Religion; Charities and Self-Help; Colleges; Newspapers; Writers in Swedish; Magazines; Authors; Journalists; Translations of Swedish Literature; Four Representatives of the Intellect; The New Church; Professors; Public School Educators; Lawyers; Public Officials; Doctors; Gymnastics; Sports and Sportsmen; Inventors; Engineers; Architects and Builders; Composers; Opera Singers; The American Union of Swedish Singers; Moving Picture Actors; Stage and Radio Performers; Painters and Sculptors; Soldiers and Sailors; Aviation; Manufacturers; Businessmen; Imports and Importers; Index.