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1. Children dancing at the maypole raising ceremonies, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1972?
Description:
Children in Swedish costumes dance around a maypole while adults look on from the porch of the American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Children at Svenskarnas Dag in Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1946?
Description:
Children in Swedish costumes get ready to sing at Svenskarnas Dag.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Daniel Justus family, Swede Lake, Minnesota

Date Created:
1860?
Description:
Men with a horse-drawn plow pose with women and children in front of a small log house. Justus was the first Swedish settler in Swede Lake.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Singer Birgit Nilsson visits the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1962-11-10
Description:
Looking down from the balcony at the American Swedish Institute at a reception crowd to welcome Swedish singer Birgit Nilsson, shaking hands in the lower right corner of the photo.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. C. F. Hellstrom, Swedish consul in Minneapolis, made an honorary member of the Chippewa tribe by John L. Pemberton, right, chairman of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1955-12
Description:
Headdress placed on Mr. Hellstrom at a pow wow at the American Swedish Institute. Inscription on front of photo reads, "The Chippewa honorary chief, 'The Lone Eagle C. F. Hellstrom'. "
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Home at 3206 19th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Family posed in front of their residence.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Swedish Lutheran Church of Scandia, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890?
Description:
Interior view of the Swedish Lutheran Church in Scandia, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Exhibit of rural artifacts in the third floor studio of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
First exhibit in the third floor studio, fall season. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Salon or drawing room, American Swedish Institute, featuring an exhibit of artifacts from Skone province of Sweden, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Textile and artifact exhibit in the first floor salon of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Varmland exhibit in the second floor dressing room of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Exhibit of artifacts from Varmland displayed in the Turnblad mansion dressing room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Dalarna exhibit, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Turnblad mansion music room with an exhibit of artifacts from the Dalarna province of Sweden.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Salon in the American Swedish Institute, featuring an exhibit on the artifacts of Halsingland, Sweden, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Tables full of artifacts representing one Swedish province. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Spinning and weaving exhibit, third floor studio, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Women demonstrate spinning and weaving skills in the Lillian Turnblad studio room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Swedish artifacts on exhibit in the music room of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
View of an exhibit featuring mainly textiles. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Stone carver for the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Master stone carver Herman G. Schlink carves stone for the facade of the Swan J. Turnblad residence. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. Minnesota Governor and wife at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Lundquist, Elmer F.
Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Governor Harold and Iantha LeVander with Stanley Berglund in formal attire.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. Nils G. Sahlin speaking to a crowd, Scandia, Minnesota

Date Created:
1950
Description:
Nils G. Sahlin, director of the American Swedish Institute, speaking in Scandia, Minnesota. Governor and Mrs. Youngdahl are on the platform behind Dr. Sahlin.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Mike Holm, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1936-07-08
Description:
Casual snapshot of Swedish-born Mike Holm, Secretary of State for Minnesota from 1921-1952.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Vasa Medal presentation at American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1973-11-15
Description:
Consul General Per Olaf Forshell presents Vasa medal to Peter Wedin at American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Carl Sprinchorn exhibit opening, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1979
Description:
Dr. Marion Nelson, art historian, poses with Dr. John Lofgren of the American Swedish Institute at the opening of the Carl Sprinchorn exhibit, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Paul Dahlin, Swedish fiddler, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Sjostedt, L. Christina
Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Portrait of Swedish American fiddler who plays Swedish music at the American Swedish Institute with the ASI Spelmanslag. He created that group in 1985 and was recognized as an NEA National Heritage Fellow in 1996.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Olle I Skratthult troupe in production of "Karinga Mi's Kusin," Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Peterson, David
Date Created:
1927
Description:
Musical comedy troupe, left to right: Verner Noreen, Aanar Myhre, Olga Lindgren, Christian Frolander, Hilma Lindblom.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Office of Svenska Amerikanska Posten, 500 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Magnus Martinson and Hannah Swanson in the Posten office.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. Mayor Eric G. Hoyer of Minneapolis points to his birthplace on a map of Sweden,, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1952-11-09
Description:
Mayor of Minneapolis poses at the American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Home of J. S. Carlson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Exterior view of the J. S. Carlson residence at 520 Delaware Street southeast in Minneapolis.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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