"The Other Swedes"
~ Celebrating Them ~
~ The Smoky Valley Writers ~
Dr. Emory K. Lindquist's
1989 "G.N. Malm: A Swedish Immigrant's Varied Career"
~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Contents & Illustrations
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~ Celebrating Them ~
~ The Smoky Valley Writers ~
Dr. Emory K. Lindquist's
1989 "G.N. Malm: A Swedish Immigrant's Varied Career"
~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Contents & Illustrations
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In Memory of
ALBA MALM ALMQUIST
1897 - 1986
v.
ALBA MALM ALMQUIST
1897 - 1986
v.
I: Swedish Background and Early Years in America, pages 1-10
Page 2 2 Illustrations
- Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Malm, the parents of G. N. Malm. He was born in the parish of Svarttorp.
- Helgegård, the Malm residence at Svarttorp.
Page 4 Almanäs, the Count Posse estate in the Hjo area.
Page 5 Jönköping allmäna läroverk, the school which G. N. Malm attended in Jönköping.
Page 9 The ceiling of the Bethany College chapel at Old Main was decorated by G. N. Malm and Carl Lotave.
- Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Malm, the parents of G. N. Malm. He was born in the parish of Svarttorp.
- Helgegård, the Malm residence at Svarttorp.
Page 4 Almanäs, the Count Posse estate in the Hjo area.
Page 5 Jönköping allmäna läroverk, the school which G. N. Malm attended in Jönköping.
Page 9 The ceiling of the Bethany College chapel at Old Main was decorated by G. N. Malm and Carl Lotave.
II: New Horizon’s in Painting and Decorating, pages 11-27
Page 12 Eric Ephraim (Eph) Malm, brother of G. N. Malm.
Page 13 W. H. Barber, the Kansas representative of Sherwin-Wiliams Company, introduced G. N. Malm's decorative system to national attention.
Page 16 The Acme White Lead and Color Works maintained headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
Page 17 Rudy Lindstrom was a close friend and co-worker of G. N. Malm.
Page 18 G. N. Malm maintain a studio – office at the rear of the Malm Brothers store in Lindsborg
at 128 North Main Street.
Page 20 An early shipment of cabinets, containing panels with samples of the decorative system, is stacked in front of the Malm Brothers store at 122 North Main Street in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 24 Oscar Gunnarsson, a gifted artist, was at the center of the development of the Malm Brothers' organization. He continued the operation at a new location in Lindsborg, for nearly another decade and a half, after the Malm Brothers store was sold in 1948.
Page 28 3 Illustrations
The cover and page excerpts from the 44-page catalog copyrighted 1925 by Malm Brothers and Company, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 13 W. H. Barber, the Kansas representative of Sherwin-Wiliams Company, introduced G. N. Malm's decorative system to national attention.
Page 16 The Acme White Lead and Color Works maintained headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
Page 17 Rudy Lindstrom was a close friend and co-worker of G. N. Malm.
Page 18 G. N. Malm maintain a studio – office at the rear of the Malm Brothers store in Lindsborg
at 128 North Main Street.
Page 20 An early shipment of cabinets, containing panels with samples of the decorative system, is stacked in front of the Malm Brothers store at 122 North Main Street in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 24 Oscar Gunnarsson, a gifted artist, was at the center of the development of the Malm Brothers' organization. He continued the operation at a new location in Lindsborg, for nearly another decade and a half, after the Malm Brothers store was sold in 1948.
Page 28 3 Illustrations
The cover and page excerpts from the 44-page catalog copyrighted 1925 by Malm Brothers and Company, Lindsborg, Kansas.
III: Stencils and Stenciling: A Personal Account and Comments by G. N. Malm, pages 29-38.
by Vernon Holm
Page 31 A page of G. N. Malm's stencils in the catalog of Acme White Lead and Color Works, 1924.
Page 33 G. N. Malm and a stencil with a paint crew.
Page 35 A 1901 paint crew consists of, left to right: unidentified, Alfred Gunnarson, G. N. Malm (back), unidentified, Alfred Lysell (foreground), the paint crew dog, Eph Malm, and Oscar Gunnarsson.
Page 37 Nine members of the Malm Brothers organization in front of 122 Main Street, Lindsborg, left to right: Alfred Swenson, unidentified, Victor Holm, Knut Holm, Violet Polson Swanson, Edith Polson Lysell, G. N. Malm, unidentified, and Eph Malm.
IV. Artist and Promoter of Art, pages 39-58
Page 40 Birger Sandzén, 1871-1954, distinguished Bethany College painter, printmaker, and teacher.
Page 44 "First Lutheran Church in Lindsborg, Ks." Drawing by G. N. Malm of the first church of the Bethany Lutheran congregation, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 45 A print of the first church in Lindsborg, built in 1869–70 of brown sandstone taken from the Smoky Hills. [Malm's Drawing] It was located in section 7, about 2 miles northwest of present Lindsborg. The church was 35 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 9 feet high. The first Early Matin was celebrated here in a delayed Christmas service on January 1,1870.
Page 46 A page from the first printed music used in Lindsborg. This song, “Join in the Angels' Choir," was sung at the first Julotta service in the first church.
Page 48 “Rocky Hill" by G. N. Malm, 1924. [Malm's Drawing]
Page 49 "Ling Auditorium" by G. N. Malm. [Malm's Drawing]
Page 50 The Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Malm collection of wood carvings by Döderhultaren (Axel Peterson).
Bethany College collection.
Page 51 2 Illustrations
“Mount Rainier, by G. N. Malm. [Malm Painting] Private collection
Kansas winter scene by G. N. Malm. Collection of Leroy Peterson.
Page 52 4 Illustrations
G. N. Malm. Collection of Elvin and Virginia (Lindberg) Hedquist. [No Titles: Mountains and Forest]
G. N. Malm. Collection of Elvin and Virginia (Lindberg) Hedquist. [No Titles: Mountains and Forest]
Lars the owl, by G. N. Malm. Bethany College Collection.
Kansas watercolor by G. M. Malm. Bethany College Collection.
Page 53 2 Illustrations
Altar painting, "Christ at Bethany," by G. N. Malm; and the altar of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Altar painting by G. M. Malm at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 54 2 Illustrations
Postcard art by G. N. Malm, with legends: “Published under the auspices is of the Commercial Club, Lindsborg, Kansas." "Designed, copyrighted and published by G. N. Malm, Lindsborg, Kansas."
[Book: Charli Johnson, Svensk-Amerikan.] Design by G. N. Malm, the cover for his only novel.
Page 55 An 1899 photograph shows Birger Sandzén (left), Carl Lotave (center) and G. N. Malm (right), who planned the first of the long series of art exhibitions during the annual Messiah Festival. The setting is the living quarters of Sandzén in Old Main at Bethany College.
Page 56 Self-portrait by Carl Lotave. Bethany College Collection, a gift from Alba Malm Almquist.
Page 58 [A Drawing] “Buffalo Herd on the Kansas Prairie" by G. N. Malm."
Page 44 "First Lutheran Church in Lindsborg, Ks." Drawing by G. N. Malm of the first church of the Bethany Lutheran congregation, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 45 A print of the first church in Lindsborg, built in 1869–70 of brown sandstone taken from the Smoky Hills. [Malm's Drawing] It was located in section 7, about 2 miles northwest of present Lindsborg. The church was 35 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 9 feet high. The first Early Matin was celebrated here in a delayed Christmas service on January 1,1870.
Page 46 A page from the first printed music used in Lindsborg. This song, “Join in the Angels' Choir," was sung at the first Julotta service in the first church.
Page 48 “Rocky Hill" by G. N. Malm, 1924. [Malm's Drawing]
Page 49 "Ling Auditorium" by G. N. Malm. [Malm's Drawing]
Page 50 The Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Malm collection of wood carvings by Döderhultaren (Axel Peterson).
Bethany College collection.
Page 51 2 Illustrations
“Mount Rainier, by G. N. Malm. [Malm Painting] Private collection
Kansas winter scene by G. N. Malm. Collection of Leroy Peterson.
Page 52 4 Illustrations
G. N. Malm. Collection of Elvin and Virginia (Lindberg) Hedquist. [No Titles: Mountains and Forest]
G. N. Malm. Collection of Elvin and Virginia (Lindberg) Hedquist. [No Titles: Mountains and Forest]
Lars the owl, by G. N. Malm. Bethany College Collection.
Kansas watercolor by G. M. Malm. Bethany College Collection.
Page 53 2 Illustrations
Altar painting, "Christ at Bethany," by G. N. Malm; and the altar of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Altar painting by G. M. Malm at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 54 2 Illustrations
Postcard art by G. N. Malm, with legends: “Published under the auspices is of the Commercial Club, Lindsborg, Kansas." "Designed, copyrighted and published by G. N. Malm, Lindsborg, Kansas."
[Book: Charli Johnson, Svensk-Amerikan.] Design by G. N. Malm, the cover for his only novel.
Page 55 An 1899 photograph shows Birger Sandzén (left), Carl Lotave (center) and G. N. Malm (right), who planned the first of the long series of art exhibitions during the annual Messiah Festival. The setting is the living quarters of Sandzén in Old Main at Bethany College.
Page 56 Self-portrait by Carl Lotave. Bethany College Collection, a gift from Alba Malm Almquist.
Page 58 [A Drawing] “Buffalo Herd on the Kansas Prairie" by G. N. Malm."
V. The Literary Achievement of G. N. Malm, pages 59-120
by Dorothy Burton Skårdal
by Dorothy Burton Skårdal
1. The novel: Charlie Johnson: Swedish-American (1909), pages 59-80.
Page 61 G. N. Malm created a triptych as a heading to each of seven chapters in his novel Charlie Johnson, Swedish American. This is the one for chapter 4. [Drawing]
Page 62 Månson i sjua. [Drawing]
Page 67 Pastor Fred. [Drawing]
Page 68 Misi Carlson. [Drawing]
Page 69 Kron. [Drawing]
Page 62 Månson i sjua. [Drawing]
Page 67 Pastor Fred. [Drawing]
Page 68 Misi Carlson. [Drawing]
Page 69 Kron. [Drawing]
2. The Short Story Collection: Among Prairie Folks (ca.1920), pages 80-105. No Illustrations.
3. The play: "Out Here" (1919) and Two Short Works, pages 105-120. No Illustrations.
3. The play: "Out Here" (1919) and Two Short Works, pages 105-120. No Illustrations.
VI. *Language and the Swedish Immigrant Writer:
From a Case Study of G. N. Malm, pages 121-132
by Nils Hasselmo
From a Case Study of G. N. Malm, pages 121-132
by Nils Hasselmo
VII. Viewpoints on Social, Economic and Political Issues, pages 133-152
Page 134 Ernst Skarstedt. Both diversity and commonality of thought characterized the close friendship of G.N. Malm and Ernst Skarstedt. [Photograph shows autograph and date: January 20, 1919.]
Page 139 The Messiah Church and morning worshipers, Sunday, March 11, 1928. From anniversary book, "Two Decades: Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1908–1928. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Malm were charter members of this congregation.
Page 145 Bethany Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 147 A. G. Holm.
Page 148 Carl Lundquist
Page 149 2 Illustrations
A. Lincoln.
Carl Victor Roseberg.
Page 150 G. N. Malm in the study of his home at 607 N. 2nd Street, Lindsborg.
Page 152 2 Illustrations
An early postcard view of Main Street, Lindsborg, looking northwest from Lincoln and Main Street.
Bethany College and Normal Institute, Lindsborg, Kansas
Page 139 The Messiah Church and morning worshipers, Sunday, March 11, 1928. From anniversary book, "Two Decades: Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1908–1928. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Malm were charter members of this congregation.
Page 145 Bethany Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Page 147 A. G. Holm.
Page 148 Carl Lundquist
Page 149 2 Illustrations
A. Lincoln.
Carl Victor Roseberg.
Page 150 G. N. Malm in the study of his home at 607 N. 2nd Street, Lindsborg.
Page 152 2 Illustrations
An early postcard view of Main Street, Lindsborg, looking northwest from Lincoln and Main Street.
Bethany College and Normal Institute, Lindsborg, Kansas
VIII. Town and Gown: Community and College, pages 153-170
Page 154 John Holmberg
Page 155 Carl Wheeler
Page 157 G. N. Malm (front center) joined with Lindsborg friends in preserving and promoting Swedish traditions.
Page 159 Bethany College Oratorio Society performs in Ling auditorium, 1903. G. N. Malm served as secretary
of the Society for almost 3 decades, beginning in 1897.
Page 162 The Bethany Male Chorus. G. N. Malm was an active member of this choral organization.
Page 163 Samuel Thorstenberg served as conductor of the Bethany College Oratorio Society from 1898 to 1909.
Page 164 Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swenson, founder and president of Bethany College, 1888-1904.
Page 165 An early postcard view of the Old Main chapel, at Bethany College.
Page 166 Rev. Dr. Ernst F. Pihlblad, president of Bethany College, 1904–1941.
Page 168 Dr. Pihlblad was the Bethany College president when ceremonies for the laying of the cornerstone of Presser Hall were held May 6, 1928.
Page 170 An early postcard [ Lundquist Studio] view of Presser Hall, an important Bethany College building which was made possible by a successful 1924 fundraising campaign and subsequent gifts and activities. The auditorium portion was dedicated in November 1928. After a gift from the Presser Foundation was announced in June 1929, followed by other commitments, the front studio wing was added. The whole structure was named Presser Hall. This was and is the fourth “home “for the famed Bethany College Oratorio Society.
Page 155 Carl Wheeler
Page 157 G. N. Malm (front center) joined with Lindsborg friends in preserving and promoting Swedish traditions.
Page 159 Bethany College Oratorio Society performs in Ling auditorium, 1903. G. N. Malm served as secretary
of the Society for almost 3 decades, beginning in 1897.
Page 162 The Bethany Male Chorus. G. N. Malm was an active member of this choral organization.
Page 163 Samuel Thorstenberg served as conductor of the Bethany College Oratorio Society from 1898 to 1909.
Page 164 Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swenson, founder and president of Bethany College, 1888-1904.
Page 165 An early postcard view of the Old Main chapel, at Bethany College.
Page 166 Rev. Dr. Ernst F. Pihlblad, president of Bethany College, 1904–1941.
Page 168 Dr. Pihlblad was the Bethany College president when ceremonies for the laying of the cornerstone of Presser Hall were held May 6, 1928.
Page 170 An early postcard [ Lundquist Studio] view of Presser Hall, an important Bethany College building which was made possible by a successful 1924 fundraising campaign and subsequent gifts and activities. The auditorium portion was dedicated in November 1928. After a gift from the Presser Foundation was announced in June 1929, followed by other commitments, the front studio wing was added. The whole structure was named Presser Hall. This was and is the fourth “home “for the famed Bethany College Oratorio Society.
IX. Family and Friends, pages 171-192
Page 173 Bernard Malm.
Page 174 Norman Malm.
Page 175 Arnold and Linnea Briggs.
Page 177 Hagbard Brase.
Page 179 G. N. Malm's pencil sketch of Lars, the owl.
Page 181 An outdoor family photograph includes, left to right, seated: Viola, Alba, Mrs. Mathilda Malm;
standing: Rev. P. A. Malm, Amrah, and G. N. Malm.
Page 182 Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Malm with eldest daughter Viola.
Page 183 Viola Malm as a “sophomore 1912-1913" in the 1913 Daisy yearbook of Bethany College.
Page 184 2 Illustrations
Alba Malm.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Alba) Almquist.
Page 185 Mrs. Fred (Amrah) Pierson and daughter Natalie.
Page 186 Andrew Monson.
Page 187 Rev. Dr. Carl P. Eklund.
Page 174 Norman Malm.
Page 175 Arnold and Linnea Briggs.
Page 177 Hagbard Brase.
Page 179 G. N. Malm's pencil sketch of Lars, the owl.
Page 181 An outdoor family photograph includes, left to right, seated: Viola, Alba, Mrs. Mathilda Malm;
standing: Rev. P. A. Malm, Amrah, and G. N. Malm.
Page 182 Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Malm with eldest daughter Viola.
Page 183 Viola Malm as a “sophomore 1912-1913" in the 1913 Daisy yearbook of Bethany College.
Page 184 2 Illustrations
Alba Malm.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Alba) Almquist.
Page 185 Mrs. Fred (Amrah) Pierson and daughter Natalie.
Page 186 Andrew Monson.
Page 187 Rev. Dr. Carl P. Eklund.
X. In Retrospect, pages 193-199
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This section pertaining to author Dr. Emory K. Lindquist's work has been approved by his family as of November 2, 2023.
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This section pertaining to author Dr. Emory K. Lindquist's work has been approved by his family as of November 2, 2023.
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On November 14, 2023, under the leadership of SVHA president Tim Stewart and the Board
"full support and permission for the use of all content under the Smoky Valley Historical Publications umbrella,"
of which "G. N. Malm - A Swedish Immigrant's Varied Career" belongs, was kindly granted to Fran Cochran for SWEDES.
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On November 14, 2023, under the leadership of SVHA president Tim Stewart and the Board
"full support and permission for the use of all content under the Smoky Valley Historical Publications umbrella,"
of which "G. N. Malm - A Swedish Immigrant's Varied Career" belongs, was kindly granted to Fran Cochran for SWEDES.
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