~ Recognizing & Honoring Them ~
NOTE: Final revision in progress. Target date to be finished with contents is mid October 2019. Sorry for the inconvenience. FC
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" The Other Swedes "
You may note wrong images in some of the sections. This is due to technical errors beyond my control at this time -- I'm trying to find a solution.
" The Other Swedes "
- T H E L I N D S B O R G S W E D E S -
As their descendants will surely agree, not all of the Lindsborg Swedes are listed here, nor can they be, as the early "farming" and "business" stories of the other Swedes are certainly missing! Hopefully, these will be shared one day by others closest to these Swedes.
Therefore, as you review the lists below, think also of the "unlisted ones," who also were the Swedish pioneers and builders of Lindsborg, those contemporaries and friends of Emil's and Lydia's. Yet, equally important, think on their "unnamed descendants," a few of whom appear in the listings, who are carrying on the ongoing conservation work and promoting efforts of this community's Swedish culture, heritage, history and Christian faith.
This exercise of recognition and honor can only be describe as a tiny tribute for the enormous contributions that each made, and, is making, in their humble quiet endeavors, in their callings -- of recording and saving the history; of keeping alive the Holy Spirit of Christian faith, the Swedish traditions, the links to Sweden and to the Swedish Crown, and the ongoing sacrificial giving, through funds or other in-kind gifts to higher education at Bethany College coupled with overwhelming support of the arts and faithful chorus participation in the oratorio Holy Easter Week Messiah performances, which brought national and international focus on their great little Swedish community and its College; and, in-so-doing created their "Camelot" years!
Therefore, as you review the lists below, think also of the "unlisted ones," who also were the Swedish pioneers and builders of Lindsborg, those contemporaries and friends of Emil's and Lydia's. Yet, equally important, think on their "unnamed descendants," a few of whom appear in the listings, who are carrying on the ongoing conservation work and promoting efforts of this community's Swedish culture, heritage, history and Christian faith.
This exercise of recognition and honor can only be describe as a tiny tribute for the enormous contributions that each made, and, is making, in their humble quiet endeavors, in their callings -- of recording and saving the history; of keeping alive the Holy Spirit of Christian faith, the Swedish traditions, the links to Sweden and to the Swedish Crown, and the ongoing sacrificial giving, through funds or other in-kind gifts to higher education at Bethany College coupled with overwhelming support of the arts and faithful chorus participation in the oratorio Holy Easter Week Messiah performances, which brought national and international focus on their great little Swedish community and its College; and, in-so-doing created their "Camelot" years!
May we recall and cherish each enduring legacy they left to us, as their descendants, friends, and others "let the light so shine on their good works," and, in so doing, "give God the glory, as did the spiritual father and founder of Lindsborg, Pastor Olof Olsson!"
Note that the population of Lindsborg grew from approximately 500 in 1880 to 2,000 in 1940 to 3,300 in 2016. Go HERE for details.
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- Their Legacies and Listings - *
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2019 -
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2019 -
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Through Their Desire for Religious Freedom
Through Their Desire for Religious Freedom
The Swedish Founders of Lindsborg
John Ferm, S. A. Lindell, J. G. Bergsten, C. R. Carlson, Magnus Carlson, S. P. Lindgren, J. Lindh, N. P. Lindey & others
They were the First Swedish Agricultural Company members who prepared the way for Lindsborg's settlement and named it on February 20, 1869. Swedish American Fourth Bethan College President Author Dr. Emory Lindquist in his Smoky Valley People, Chapter IV:" The Settlement Develops" refers to them as "the founders" on page 34.
The Swedish Founder of Lindsborg
Dr. Rev. Olof Olsson is considered so by Swedish American Fourth Bethany College President Author Dr. Lindquist in his Smoky Valley People, Chapter V: "Pastor Olof Olsson: Founder of the Community" for all Pastor Olsson accomplished in the mere seven years he lived there from 1869 to 1976.
John Ferm, S. A. Lindell, J. G. Bergsten, C. R. Carlson, Magnus Carlson, S. P. Lindgren, J. Lindh, N. P. Lindey & others
They were the First Swedish Agricultural Company members who prepared the way for Lindsborg's settlement and named it on February 20, 1869. Swedish American Fourth Bethan College President Author Dr. Emory Lindquist in his Smoky Valley People, Chapter IV:" The Settlement Develops" refers to them as "the founders" on page 34.
The Swedish Founder of Lindsborg
Dr. Rev. Olof Olsson is considered so by Swedish American Fourth Bethany College President Author Dr. Lindquist in his Smoky Valley People, Chapter V: "Pastor Olof Olsson: Founder of the Community" for all Pastor Olsson accomplished in the mere seven years he lived there from 1869 to 1976.
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Through Their Church, College, and Home
Through Their Church, College, and Home
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church Pastors and Secretary*
(The above church name was its original name per Pastor Olof Olsson. Today its known as Bethany Lutheran Church and/or Bethany Church.)
Dr. Rev. Olof Olsson -- Founder of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church and of Lindsborg, Kansas
Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson -- Founder of Evangelical Lutheran Bethany College, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Julius Lincoln -- Assistant pastor, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Ernst Pihlblad -- Assistant pastor, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Alfred Bergin -- Historian and writer of the earliest days of the Lindsborg Smoky Valley and Bethany College: 1909, "Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill River Dalen"
Charlotte Ternstrom -- Church historian and secretary (48 yrs), a behind-the-scenes community historian, a tour guide
Rev. Loren Mai -- Current pastor
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Presidents*
Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Ernst Pihlblad -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Emory Lindquist -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Arvin W. Hahn -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Peter Ristuben -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. William Jones -- Current president
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Professors and/or Graduates**
Hagbard Brase - Music professor, Messiah conductor (30+ years), Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Bruce Karstadt-Graduate,CEO/President of American Swedish Institute; Swedish Crown Recipient of Swedish Insignia+
Oscar Brousse Jacobson -- Graduate, renown artist of the Midwest, more to come as just discovered . . .
Arthur W. Lindquist -- Graduate, internationally known entomologist, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Alma Louise Olson--Graduate/professor,1st American woman recipient of Swedish Medallion from the Swedish Crown+
Sven Birger Sandzén -- Art professor and celebrated artist, twice Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Johan August Udden -- First professor, founder of Bethany Museum and Knighted by Swedish Crown+
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Lutheran Bethany Home Pioneers**
Oscar Anderson -- Provided one-fifth of the seed funding for Bethany Home for the Aged in 1907
Rev. Alfred Bergin -- Chairman of the Bethany Home and Chaplain from 1910 to 1944
Pastor Engstrand -- suggested instead of an orphanage, the funds should go to the needed "home for the aged" in 1907
Francis Johnson -- a facilator in establishing Bethany Home in 1907
(The above church name was its original name per Pastor Olof Olsson. Today its known as Bethany Lutheran Church and/or Bethany Church.)
Dr. Rev. Olof Olsson -- Founder of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church and of Lindsborg, Kansas
Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson -- Founder of Evangelical Lutheran Bethany College, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Julius Lincoln -- Assistant pastor, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Ernst Pihlblad -- Assistant pastor, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Alfred Bergin -- Historian and writer of the earliest days of the Lindsborg Smoky Valley and Bethany College: 1909, "Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill River Dalen"
Charlotte Ternstrom -- Church historian and secretary (48 yrs), a behind-the-scenes community historian, a tour guide
Rev. Loren Mai -- Current pastor
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Presidents*
Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Rev. Ernst Pihlblad -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Emory Lindquist -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Arvin W. Hahn -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Peter Ristuben -- Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. William Jones -- Current president
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Professors and/or Graduates**
Hagbard Brase - Music professor, Messiah conductor (30+ years), Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Bruce Karstadt-Graduate,CEO/President of American Swedish Institute; Swedish Crown Recipient of Swedish Insignia+
Oscar Brousse Jacobson -- Graduate, renown artist of the Midwest, more to come as just discovered . . .
Arthur W. Lindquist -- Graduate, internationally known entomologist, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Alma Louise Olson--Graduate/professor,1st American woman recipient of Swedish Medallion from the Swedish Crown+
Sven Birger Sandzén -- Art professor and celebrated artist, twice Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Johan August Udden -- First professor, founder of Bethany Museum and Knighted by Swedish Crown+
+ Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies: To learn more, go HERE!
Swedish Lutheran Bethany Home Pioneers**
Oscar Anderson -- Provided one-fifth of the seed funding for Bethany Home for the Aged in 1907
Rev. Alfred Bergin -- Chairman of the Bethany Home and Chaplain from 1910 to 1944
Pastor Engstrand -- suggested instead of an orphanage, the funds should go to the needed "home for the aged" in 1907
Francis Johnson -- a facilator in establishing Bethany Home in 1907
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Through Their Arts
Music
Swedes in Music*
Alma Lind-Swensson -- Wife of Bethany College founder, Bethany College organizer of the Messiah performances
Hagbard Brase - Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (30+ years), Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Samuel Thorstenberg -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (10+ years)
Thure Jaderborg -- Bethany College Professor of Voice, Messiah soloist (50+ years at Bethany)
Oscar Thorsen -- Bethany College Professor of Piano (50+ years at Bethany)
Dr. Elmer Copley -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (18+ years), the grand energetic promoter
Dr. Lambert Dahlsten -- Bethany College Professor of Organ preforming annually at the Messiah for 38 years
Dean Oscar Lofgren -- Bethany College Professor of Music, "First Dean" of the "College of Fine Art's, 1918-1948
Dr. Mark Lucas -- Current Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor since ___
Roger Thorstenberg -- Bethany College Professor and Chairman of Music performing annually at the Messiah
Doug Talbott MME--Bethany College Music Emeritus Professor, past Music Program Coordinator & Fine Arts Div.Chair
Becky Copley -- Bethany graduate, world-wide opera singer, deem as one of U.S.' most gifted vocalist, Messiah soloist
To learn more, go HERE.
Alma Lind-Swensson -- Wife of Bethany College founder, Bethany College organizer of the Messiah performances
Hagbard Brase - Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (30+ years), Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Samuel Thorstenberg -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (10+ years)
Thure Jaderborg -- Bethany College Professor of Voice, Messiah soloist (50+ years at Bethany)
Oscar Thorsen -- Bethany College Professor of Piano (50+ years at Bethany)
Dr. Elmer Copley -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor (18+ years), the grand energetic promoter
Dr. Lambert Dahlsten -- Bethany College Professor of Organ preforming annually at the Messiah for 38 years
Dean Oscar Lofgren -- Bethany College Professor of Music, "First Dean" of the "College of Fine Art's, 1918-1948
Dr. Mark Lucas -- Current Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor since ___
Roger Thorstenberg -- Bethany College Professor and Chairman of Music performing annually at the Messiah
Doug Talbott MME--Bethany College Music Emeritus Professor, past Music Program Coordinator & Fine Arts Div.Chair
Becky Copley -- Bethany graduate, world-wide opera singer, deem as one of U.S.' most gifted vocalist, Messiah soloist
To learn more, go HERE.
Painting
Swedes in Painting*
Miss Lucy Osgood, Mrs. Hannah Swensson, Mrs. Marie Swensson -- first Bethany College art instructors
Carl Lotave -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist, renown in Europe and New York
Olof Grafstrom -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist of the American Northwest
Signe E. Larson -- a Sandzén celebrated artist at Bethany and in Lindsborg, traveled abroad to share her "Chalk Talk"
G.N. Malm - Celebrated artist , gifted Swede, found in Lindquist's 1989, G.N. Malm, a Swedish immigrant's varied career
Sven Birger Sandzén -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist, twice Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Lydia Sohlberg Deere -- Artist, student of Birger Sandzén, Bethany College art instructor
Maleta Forsberg -- a celebrated artist in Lindsborg, her works are permanent collections in Kansas, the US and abroad
Hilding Jaderborg -- Artist of exception and student of Birger Sandzén
Dr. Pelham Greenough III -- Benefactor and cofounder of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough-- Artist, Sandzén Memorial Gallery Cofounder; Recipient Swedish Crown Medallion+
Lester Raymer - Artist of the Raymer Society; key in artistic preparations for Svensk Hyllningsfest biennial celebrations
Larry Griffis -- Artist, retired director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery (30+ yrs) working with Sandzén's daughter there
Ron Michael -- Artist and current director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Zona Lorraine Wheeler -- a Sandzén student, former head of Wichita's McComick Armstrong commercial art department
To learn more, go HERE.
Miss Lucy Osgood, Mrs. Hannah Swensson, Mrs. Marie Swensson -- first Bethany College art instructors
Carl Lotave -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist, renown in Europe and New York
Olof Grafstrom -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist of the American Northwest
Signe E. Larson -- a Sandzén celebrated artist at Bethany and in Lindsborg, traveled abroad to share her "Chalk Talk"
G.N. Malm - Celebrated artist , gifted Swede, found in Lindquist's 1989, G.N. Malm, a Swedish immigrant's varied career
Sven Birger Sandzén -- Bethany College art professor and celebrated artist, twice Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Lydia Sohlberg Deere -- Artist, student of Birger Sandzén, Bethany College art instructor
Maleta Forsberg -- a celebrated artist in Lindsborg, her works are permanent collections in Kansas, the US and abroad
Hilding Jaderborg -- Artist of exception and student of Birger Sandzén
Dr. Pelham Greenough III -- Benefactor and cofounder of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough-- Artist, Sandzén Memorial Gallery Cofounder; Recipient Swedish Crown Medallion+
Lester Raymer - Artist of the Raymer Society; key in artistic preparations for Svensk Hyllningsfest biennial celebrations
Larry Griffis -- Artist, retired director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery (30+ yrs) working with Sandzén's daughter there
Ron Michael -- Artist and current director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Zona Lorraine Wheeler -- a Sandzén student, former head of Wichita's McComick Armstrong commercial art department
To learn more, go HERE.
Photography
Swedes in Photography*
Bror Gustaf Gröndal -- Professional photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Lydia Sohlberg Deere -- Amateur photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and Coronado Heights
Dale Hoag -- Professional photographer of early Swedish Lindsborg leaders, Bethany College Professors & Buildings
Hilding Jaderborg -- Professional photographer of Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Tom Jaderborg -- Professional photographer; the 1993 Birger Sandzén, An Illustrated Biography photographer
Albert N. Lundquist -- Professional photographer of Lundquist Studio for Bethany College and Lindsborg
Jim Turner -- Professional photographer of Turner Photography, photographer for Bethany College
To learn more on Gröndal, go HERE.
Bror Gustaf Gröndal -- Professional photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Lydia Sohlberg Deere -- Amateur photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and Coronado Heights
Dale Hoag -- Professional photographer of early Swedish Lindsborg leaders, Bethany College Professors & Buildings
Hilding Jaderborg -- Professional photographer of Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Tom Jaderborg -- Professional photographer; the 1993 Birger Sandzén, An Illustrated Biography photographer
Albert N. Lundquist -- Professional photographer of Lundquist Studio for Bethany College and Lindsborg
Jim Turner -- Professional photographer of Turner Photography, photographer for Bethany College
To learn more on Gröndal, go HERE.
Theater
Swedes in Theater** -- ongoing drama and musical summer presentations
Harold "Prince" Elmquist -- one of the original organizers in 1959 of Broadway RFD (Rural Free Delivery)
Dale Hoag -- a key influence in the 1959 founding of Broadway RFD
Max Meuller -- 1959 founder of Broadway RFD, the longest ongoing running outdoor theater in Kansas
Harold "Prince" Elmquist -- one of the original organizers in 1959 of Broadway RFD (Rural Free Delivery)
Dale Hoag -- a key influence in the 1959 founding of Broadway RFD
Max Meuller -- 1959 founder of Broadway RFD, the longest ongoing running outdoor theater in Kansas
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Through Their Language and Literature
Teaching
Swedes Teaching Swedish*
Dr. Leon Lungstrom
Maj-Britt Hawk
Gretchen Esping
Dr. Leon Lungstrom
Maj-Britt Hawk
Gretchen Esping
Translating and Writing
Swedes' Translators*
Ruth Bergen Billdt for the 1909 "Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill
River Dalen" by Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated to the 1965 Pioneer Swedish-American Culture in Central Kansas
Rev. Martin Ringstrom for the 1955 Jag Sökte Icke Mitt (I Did Not Seek My Own) translated to the 1984, He Gave God
Glory by Bror Carlsson
Martha Winblad for the 1978 Anna Olsson, A Child of the Prairie
Swedes' Writers**
Chris Abercrombie
Rev. Alfred Bergen
Ruth Bergen Billdt
Alf Brorson (Of Sweden)
Bill Carlson
Bror Carlsson (Of Sweden)
Thomas N. Holmquist
Karen A. Humphrey
Elizabeth Jaderborg
Emory Lindquist
Leon Lundstrom
Anna Olsson
A. John Pearson
Dr. Rev. Carl Arron Swensson
To learn more, go HERE.
Ruth Bergen Billdt for the 1909 "Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill
River Dalen" by Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated to the 1965 Pioneer Swedish-American Culture in Central Kansas
Rev. Martin Ringstrom for the 1955 Jag Sökte Icke Mitt (I Did Not Seek My Own) translated to the 1984, He Gave God
Glory by Bror Carlsson
Martha Winblad for the 1978 Anna Olsson, A Child of the Prairie
Swedes' Writers**
Chris Abercrombie
Rev. Alfred Bergen
Ruth Bergen Billdt
Alf Brorson (Of Sweden)
Bill Carlson
Bror Carlsson (Of Sweden)
Thomas N. Holmquist
Karen A. Humphrey
Elizabeth Jaderborg
Emory Lindquist
Leon Lundstrom
Anna Olsson
A. John Pearson
Dr. Rev. Carl Arron Swensson
To learn more, go HERE.
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Through Their Science
Through Their Science
Swedes in Science, their Bethany College Museum Curators*
Johan August Udden--Bethany College first professor, curator and Museum founder; and Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. John Eric Welin -- Bethany College professor and Museum curator
Jacob Westlund -- Bethany College professor and Museum curator
Dr. Emil O. Deere--Bethany College professor, Museum curator,"First Dean" of the"College of Arts & Sciences" 1918-48
Dr. Leon Lungstrom -- Bethany College professor and Museum assistant curator to Deere
Swedes Collectors for the Bethany College Museum
Johan August Udden, Dr. John Rundstrom, Professor Lindholm, Otto Hawkinson, George Sohlberg, Luther Dahlsten, A. Agrelius, Oscar Hubbard, Luther Swenson, Hugo Jacobson, David Bjorn, J. A. Anderson
Note: This museum of 1880 is no longer a part of Bethany College as it collections of "Pioneer Life" and "Natural History" became part of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1966 as planned by Dr. Deere, due to the 1968 projected razing of the Museum's Bethany College home, Old Main. To learn more, go HERE.
Johan August Udden--Bethany College first professor, curator and Museum founder; and Knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. John Eric Welin -- Bethany College professor and Museum curator
Jacob Westlund -- Bethany College professor and Museum curator
Dr. Emil O. Deere--Bethany College professor, Museum curator,"First Dean" of the"College of Arts & Sciences" 1918-48
Dr. Leon Lungstrom -- Bethany College professor and Museum assistant curator to Deere
Swedes Collectors for the Bethany College Museum
Johan August Udden, Dr. John Rundstrom, Professor Lindholm, Otto Hawkinson, George Sohlberg, Luther Dahlsten, A. Agrelius, Oscar Hubbard, Luther Swenson, Hugo Jacobson, David Bjorn, J. A. Anderson
Note: This museum of 1880 is no longer a part of Bethany College as it collections of "Pioneer Life" and "Natural History" became part of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1966 as planned by Dr. Deere, due to the 1968 projected razing of the Museum's Bethany College home, Old Main. To learn more, go HERE.
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Through Their Architecture
Stone Houses in the Smoky Valley*
Magnus Carlson - builder
Claude Koehn - restorer
Kyle Peterson - Swedish stone house historian
To learn more, go HERE.
Homes in Lindsborg
The Palmquist Brothers: John and August
Lindsborg Building Company: Frank Lindberg, Henry Goodholm, John Josephson, Albin and Henry Goodholm
The Brandt Brothers: Joseph and Ed
To learn more, go HERE.
Magnus Carlson - builder
Claude Koehn - restorer
Kyle Peterson - Swedish stone house historian
To learn more, go HERE.
Homes in Lindsborg
The Palmquist Brothers: John and August
Lindsborg Building Company: Frank Lindberg, Henry Goodholm, John Josephson, Albin and Henry Goodholm
The Brandt Brothers: Joseph and Ed
To learn more, go HERE.
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NEW SECTION 8/30/19
Through Their Swedish Historical Organizations
NEW SECTION 8/30/19
Through Their Swedish Historical Organizations
McPherson County Historical Society
Swedish Charter & Early Members
To come . . .
McPherson County Old Mill Museum
Swedish Charter & Early Members
To come . . .
Smoky Valley Historical Association (SVHA)
Swedish Charter & Early Members
William Ahlstrom, Emil O. Deere, G.N. Malm, C.A. Nelson, Birger Sandzén, R. Johnson, William Hagstram
Other: Secretary, Historian Elizabeth Jaderborg; Former Presidents: Chester Peterson for 30 Years, the late historian Chris Abercrombie; Current President: Tim Steward
Swedish Charter & Early Members
To come . . .
McPherson County Old Mill Museum
Swedish Charter & Early Members
To come . . .
Smoky Valley Historical Association (SVHA)
Swedish Charter & Early Members
William Ahlstrom, Emil O. Deere, G.N. Malm, C.A. Nelson, Birger Sandzén, R. Johnson, William Hagstram
Other: Secretary, Historian Elizabeth Jaderborg; Former Presidents: Chester Peterson for 30 Years, the late historian Chris Abercrombie; Current President: Tim Steward
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Through Their Swedish Folk Culture
Through Their Swedish Folk Culture
Swedes in Folklife Studies
Mark and Mardel Esping -- Established the Swedish-American Folklife Center, Folklife Institute in the 1990s.
Dr. Greta Swenson - Assisted in Institute establishment which was involved in research, writing, art and travel exhibition production. Dr. Swenson, as president, was primarily responsible for retaining and promoting Swedish Lindsborg legacy heritage history, drawing national Swedish Folklife experts to Lindsborg and Bethany College, and highlighting showcase Folklife exhibits. Note: Now this is temporarily on hold with the exception of research and collections.
To learn more, go HERE.
Mark and Mardel Esping -- Established the Swedish-American Folklife Center, Folklife Institute in the 1990s.
Dr. Greta Swenson - Assisted in Institute establishment which was involved in research, writing, art and travel exhibition production. Dr. Swenson, as president, was primarily responsible for retaining and promoting Swedish Lindsborg legacy heritage history, drawing national Swedish Folklife experts to Lindsborg and Bethany College, and highlighting showcase Folklife exhibits. Note: Now this is temporarily on hold with the exception of research and collections.
To learn more, go HERE.
Folk Art
Swedes in Folk Art Ljuskrona Studies, Research and Exhibits
Mark and Mardel Esping and Marla Esping Elmquist of Swedish-American Folklife Center
Swedes in Folk Art Metal Work**
Malcom Esping -- Gifted and celebrated Swedish Metal Work Artist, Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Mardel Esping -- A Malcom Esping apprentice and Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist -- A Malcom Esping apprentice and research writer on related subjects: click HERE
Swedes in Folk Art Painting**
Shirley Malm -- Kurbits (floral motifs) folk painter, Station Studio & Gallery and Hemslojd artist
Robert Miller–Kurbits folk painter; award-winning folk artist & ceramicist; Scandinavian toys designer; Lindsborg "arts" promoter
Rita Sharp -- Dalaclarian folk painter, former Folk Design Studio owner, works featured in Scandanavian art exhibits
Robert Walker -- Dalaclarian folk painter, former Folk Design Studio owner
Carla Wilson -- Kurbits folk painter
Swedes in Folk Art Stencil Design
G.N. Malm
Swedes in Folk Art Weaving Studies
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist
Swedes in Folk Art Wood Burning (Pyrography) Design Studies
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist
Swedes in Folk Art Wood Carving**
Dave Anderson
Oscar Gunnarson
Norman Malm
Anton Pearson
Hugo Shogren
Mark and Mardel Esping and Marla Esping Elmquist of Swedish-American Folklife Center
Swedes in Folk Art Metal Work**
Malcom Esping -- Gifted and celebrated Swedish Metal Work Artist, Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Mardel Esping -- A Malcom Esping apprentice and Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist -- A Malcom Esping apprentice and research writer on related subjects: click HERE
Swedes in Folk Art Painting**
Shirley Malm -- Kurbits (floral motifs) folk painter, Station Studio & Gallery and Hemslojd artist
Robert Miller–Kurbits folk painter; award-winning folk artist & ceramicist; Scandinavian toys designer; Lindsborg "arts" promoter
Rita Sharp -- Dalaclarian folk painter, former Folk Design Studio owner, works featured in Scandanavian art exhibits
Robert Walker -- Dalaclarian folk painter, former Folk Design Studio owner
Carla Wilson -- Kurbits folk painter
Swedes in Folk Art Stencil Design
G.N. Malm
Swedes in Folk Art Weaving Studies
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist
Swedes in Folk Art Wood Burning (Pyrography) Design Studies
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist
Swedes in Folk Art Wood Carving**
Dave Anderson
Oscar Gunnarson
Norman Malm
Anton Pearson
Hugo Shogren
Folk Handwork
Swedes in the 1927 Lindsborg Swedish Club of Embroidery Handwork**
(Formerly Föreningen för Skandenaviska Handarbeten for Society for Scandinavian Handwork)
Mrs. Carl Anderson
Mrs. Hagbard Brase
Mrs. Emil O. Deere
Mrs. Thur Jaderborg
Mrs. Carl Lincoln
Mrs. Ray Oberholser
To learn more, go HERE.
(Formerly Föreningen för Skandenaviska Handarbeten for Society for Scandinavian Handwork)
Mrs. Carl Anderson
Mrs. Hagbard Brase
Mrs. Emil O. Deere
Mrs. Thur Jaderborg
Mrs. Carl Lincoln
Mrs. Ray Oberholser
To learn more, go HERE.
Swedes teaching Sloyd and Embroidery Bethany College Classes*
Amalia Maria Rabenius, first Instructor in 1900 of Pyrography (wood burning) and Embroidery
Lydia Sohlberg, instructor in Embroidery from 1907-1913
To learn more from Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist, former Chair of the Education Department, go HERE.
Amalia Maria Rabenius, first Instructor in 1900 of Pyrography (wood burning) and Embroidery
Lydia Sohlberg, instructor in Embroidery from 1907-1913
To learn more from Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist, former Chair of the Education Department, go HERE.
Folk Dance and Music
Swede Folk Dance Groups -- ongoing at home, traveling throughout the nation and to Sweden every four years
1941 "Swedish Folk Games" organized by Fritz Carlson, Charles Weddle, Arvid Berggren
1963 "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Elizabeth Jaderborg (High School Students)
1971 The "Adult Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Jack Turner & Patty Karstadt,
name changed in 1989 to "Folkdanslag" during Duane Fredrickson, MD, leadership
To learn more, go HERE and HERE for the late Mrs. Jaderborg's Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers
1941 "Swedish Folk Games" organized by Fritz Carlson, Charles Weddle, Arvid Berggren
1963 "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Elizabeth Jaderborg (High School Students)
1971 The "Adult Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Jack Turner & Patty Karstadt,
name changed in 1989 to "Folkdanslag" during Duane Fredrickson, MD, leadership
To learn more, go HERE and HERE for the late Mrs. Jaderborg's Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers
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Through Their Swedish Traditions
Locally in Lindsborg, like in every other Swedish American community in the United States and around the world, the traditional Christmas Saint Lucia Ceremony and the Jullota Church Service are celebrated as well as the June Midsummers Festival.
Yet unique to Lindsborg is the celebration of the October Svensk Hyllningsfest, a biennial Swedish American pioneer festival. It was originally organized in 1941 by a Dutchman, Dr. William Howerda (who quickly became an honorary Lindsborg Swede as many non-Swedes have in Lindsborg for similar contributions). With this Lindsborg Swedish American festival is chosen a King and Queen of mature ages in their late 60s or older. Chosen in 2003 were Steve and Patty Karstadt. Chosen in 2009 were Mayor Don and Dorene Anderson. These couples were and are perfect examples of the Swedes Svensk Hyllningsfest Kings and Queens who preceded and followed them as they were devoted and committed Swedes and great promoters of Lindsborg's Swedishness. To learn more, go HERE.
Yet unique to Lindsborg is the celebration of the October Svensk Hyllningsfest, a biennial Swedish American pioneer festival. It was originally organized in 1941 by a Dutchman, Dr. William Howerda (who quickly became an honorary Lindsborg Swede as many non-Swedes have in Lindsborg for similar contributions). With this Lindsborg Swedish American festival is chosen a King and Queen of mature ages in their late 60s or older. Chosen in 2003 were Steve and Patty Karstadt. Chosen in 2009 were Mayor Don and Dorene Anderson. These couples were and are perfect examples of the Swedes Svensk Hyllningsfest Kings and Queens who preceded and followed them as they were devoted and committed Swedes and great promoters of Lindsborg's Swedishness. To learn more, go HERE.
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Through Their "Other" Contributions**
Through Their "Other" Contributions**
Chris Abercrombie--Former SVHA President, historian, collector, website research writer, YouTube presenter
Becky Larson Anderson - Lindsborg Mayor, Swedish Country Inn owner, lifelong Lindsborg/Bethany supporter
Dean Anderson -- Proprietor of the well established "Anderson Butik" and "Anderson Scandinavian Tours"
Don Anderson*--Lindsborg Mayor 1989-2001, Munkfors' "Sister City" initiative & A Destination for All Seasons narrator
Dorene Anderson* - 30 yrs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bethany College and Lindsborg promoter
Leon and Judy Burch -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Lindsborg and Bethany
Bror Carlsson -- Church of Sweden pastor author of I Did Not Seek My Own/He Gave God Glory via his son Alf Brorson
C.R. Carlson -- Early Lindsborg leader primarily responsible for Rev. Olof Olsson coming to Lindsborg
Magnus Carlson -- Bricklayer foreman for building 1887 "Old Main" and first building of Bethany Lutheran Church
Dan Carr -- Editor of the Lindsborg News Record
Denise Carson -- Director of the Bethany College Archives and Heritage Center
Emil O. Deere -- Serving/promoting Lindsborg/Bethany in innumerable ways, linkage to Bethany's beginnings
Amy Drier -- President of the Lindsborg Arts Council which promotes the appreciation and practice of the arts
Duane Fredrickson MD -- President of the American Scandinavian Association of the Great Plains
Bill and Carol Gusenius -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Lindsborg and Bethany
Masha Howe - Director of the Lester Raymer Society, originator of "Lindsborg Collects," promoter of the arts/ auctions
Betty Howerda Nelson-lifelong promoter, supporter of Lindsborg, councilwoman, 2018 Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Ch
William Howerda, MD -- Organizer of the ongoing 1941 Svensk Hyllningsfest biennial Swedish pioneer festival
Esther* and Hilding* Jaderborg -- 50 year Swedish Crafts Main Street shop owners, bringing Sweden to Lindsborg
Gene Larson - Lindsborg Farmers' State Bank President; promotor of Swedishness, the arts, Bethany Board President
Hugo Lindahl* -- Former Lindsborg Mayor responsible for Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf 1976 Bicentennial visit
Holly Lofton -- Director of Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau, VÄLKOMMEN LINDSBORG POSTEN / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lenora Lynam -- Curator and Archivist of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum
Mark Lysell -- Celebrated Öl Stuga owner, lifelong promoter and supporter of Lindsborg and Bethany
G. N. Malm -- Businessman, artist, Bethany and Lindsborg promoter, organized Messiah English speaking church
John Marshall -- Former owner editor of the Lindsborg News Record, captured local historical stories "before too late"
Lorna Nelson -- Director of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum
David Nigh -- McPherson County Historical Society President
Gerald "Bud" Pearson -- Friend of Bethany College established its Pearson Swedish Visiting Professorship Program
Anton Peterson -- Former McPherson County Historical Society President
Chester Peterson -- Former Smoky Valley Historical Association President
Linn Peterson -- Former McPherson County Historical Society President
R. D. Rassmusson - 40+ years of his Swedish Painters' beautifying and supporting Lindsborg, Bethany & its history
Ron Rolander *-- Former Mayor of Lindsborg, great promoter of Swedishness with wife Marsha* and of Bethany College
Kenneth Sjogren--Former Bethany College director of public relations, development, publicity and alumni affairs
Tim Steward -- President of the Smoky Valley Historical Association
Stan Talbott--Former Bethany College Director of Alumni honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
Carla Wilson -- through her "Swedish artforms," a promoter and supporter of "all things" Swedish in Lindsborg
Also, the innumerable Swedes who for decades have provided behind-the-scenes support to Lindsborg and Bethany
*Traveled to Sweden with greetings from Lindsborg, including Smoky Valley historian writer Elizabeth Jaderborg on behalf of Lindsborg Mayor Hugo Lindahl to the Stockholm Royal Palace for the King of Sweden, presenting Lindsborg's Invitation to its 1976 Bicentennial Celebration.
Becky Larson Anderson - Lindsborg Mayor, Swedish Country Inn owner, lifelong Lindsborg/Bethany supporter
Dean Anderson -- Proprietor of the well established "Anderson Butik" and "Anderson Scandinavian Tours"
Don Anderson*--Lindsborg Mayor 1989-2001, Munkfors' "Sister City" initiative & A Destination for All Seasons narrator
Dorene Anderson* - 30 yrs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bethany College and Lindsborg promoter
Leon and Judy Burch -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Lindsborg and Bethany
Bror Carlsson -- Church of Sweden pastor author of I Did Not Seek My Own/He Gave God Glory via his son Alf Brorson
C.R. Carlson -- Early Lindsborg leader primarily responsible for Rev. Olof Olsson coming to Lindsborg
Magnus Carlson -- Bricklayer foreman for building 1887 "Old Main" and first building of Bethany Lutheran Church
Dan Carr -- Editor of the Lindsborg News Record
Denise Carson -- Director of the Bethany College Archives and Heritage Center
Emil O. Deere -- Serving/promoting Lindsborg/Bethany in innumerable ways, linkage to Bethany's beginnings
Amy Drier -- President of the Lindsborg Arts Council which promotes the appreciation and practice of the arts
Duane Fredrickson MD -- President of the American Scandinavian Association of the Great Plains
Bill and Carol Gusenius -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Lindsborg and Bethany
Masha Howe - Director of the Lester Raymer Society, originator of "Lindsborg Collects," promoter of the arts/ auctions
Betty Howerda Nelson-lifelong promoter, supporter of Lindsborg, councilwoman, 2018 Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Ch
William Howerda, MD -- Organizer of the ongoing 1941 Svensk Hyllningsfest biennial Swedish pioneer festival
Esther* and Hilding* Jaderborg -- 50 year Swedish Crafts Main Street shop owners, bringing Sweden to Lindsborg
Gene Larson - Lindsborg Farmers' State Bank President; promotor of Swedishness, the arts, Bethany Board President
Hugo Lindahl* -- Former Lindsborg Mayor responsible for Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf 1976 Bicentennial visit
Holly Lofton -- Director of Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau, VÄLKOMMEN LINDSBORG POSTEN / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lenora Lynam -- Curator and Archivist of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum
Mark Lysell -- Celebrated Öl Stuga owner, lifelong promoter and supporter of Lindsborg and Bethany
G. N. Malm -- Businessman, artist, Bethany and Lindsborg promoter, organized Messiah English speaking church
John Marshall -- Former owner editor of the Lindsborg News Record, captured local historical stories "before too late"
Lorna Nelson -- Director of the McPherson County Old Mill Museum
David Nigh -- McPherson County Historical Society President
Gerald "Bud" Pearson -- Friend of Bethany College established its Pearson Swedish Visiting Professorship Program
Anton Peterson -- Former McPherson County Historical Society President
Chester Peterson -- Former Smoky Valley Historical Association President
Linn Peterson -- Former McPherson County Historical Society President
R. D. Rassmusson - 40+ years of his Swedish Painters' beautifying and supporting Lindsborg, Bethany & its history
Ron Rolander *-- Former Mayor of Lindsborg, great promoter of Swedishness with wife Marsha* and of Bethany College
Kenneth Sjogren--Former Bethany College director of public relations, development, publicity and alumni affairs
Tim Steward -- President of the Smoky Valley Historical Association
Stan Talbott--Former Bethany College Director of Alumni honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
Carla Wilson -- through her "Swedish artforms," a promoter and supporter of "all things" Swedish in Lindsborg
Also, the innumerable Swedes who for decades have provided behind-the-scenes support to Lindsborg and Bethany
*Traveled to Sweden with greetings from Lindsborg, including Smoky Valley historian writer Elizabeth Jaderborg on behalf of Lindsborg Mayor Hugo Lindahl to the Stockholm Royal Palace for the King of Sweden, presenting Lindsborg's Invitation to its 1976 Bicentennial Celebration.
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* Note: The bulk of the above sampling listing was finished in December 2016.
* Listed chronologically
** Listed alphabetically
** Listed alphabetically
- Amalia Maria Rabenius -
1900
Bethany College Lady Principal and Instructor in Sloyd -- Pyrography and Embroidery
1900
Bethany College Lady Principal and Instructor in Sloyd -- Pyrography and Embroidery
Bethany College Archival Photograph.
Permission given by retired professor Dr. Marlysue Holmquist author of
"A History of Swedish Craft Work at Bethany"
Smoky Valley Map by Dr. Emil O. Deere
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Swedes: TheWayTheyWere
~ restoring lost local histories ~
reconnecting past to present
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All color photography throughout Swedes: The Way They Were is by Fran Cochran unless otherwise indicated.
Copyright © 2019 www.swedesthewaytheywere.org. All rights reserved.
Swedes: TheWayTheyWere
~ restoring lost local histories ~
reconnecting past to present
* * *
All color photography throughout Swedes: The Way They Were is by Fran Cochran unless otherwise indicated.
Copyright © 2019 www.swedesthewaytheywere.org. All rights reserved.
