top of page

Welcome/Välkommen!

The Swenson Center is a national and international research center for the study of Swedish-American history and relations. 

​

We collect, preserve and make available archival and library materials, promote and initiate research, and are a leader in Swedish-American genealogy. 

OpenDoor-web.jpg
Orlando_edited-web.jpg

Library & Archives

Discover our resources by searching both the library catalog and archives database. 

Newsletter

Stay informed with our monthly email newsletter

News

Events

  • Swedish 1
    Swedish 1
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 20
    Online, via Zoom
    Oct 20, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Online, via Zoom
    Oct 20, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Online, via Zoom
    Share
  • Swedish 3
    Swedish 3
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 20
    Virtual, via Zoom
    Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Virtual, via Zoom
    Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Virtual, via Zoom
    Share
  • 2024 Ander Lecture: Kim Khavar Fahlstedt
    2024 Ander Lecture: Kim Khavar Fahlstedt
    Fri, Nov 01
    Hanson Hall, room 102
    Nov 01, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
    Hanson Hall, room 102, 738 35th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
    Nov 01, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
    Hanson Hall, room 102, 738 35th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
    Share
  • Nordic Book Club, November 2024
    Nordic Book Club, November 2024
    Tue, Nov 12
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Share
  • Nordic Book Club, December 2024
    Nordic Book Club, December 2024
    Tue, Dec 10
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Virtual, via Google Meet
    Share

Testimonials

ACH.jpeg

Anne-Charlotte Harvey

Professor Emerita, San Diego State University

Having twice been a guest scholar at the Center myself, I can testify to its unique holdings, its skilled and dedicated staff, and its welcoming ambience. In SSIRC's focused setting, research can be done more efficiently than at larger institutions. SSIRC is one of the two foremost archives worldwide holding Swedish-American newspapers, currently digitizing this resource to offer increased accessibility.

bottom of page