~ Recognizing & Honoring Them ~
" 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 and heritage.
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 and heritage.
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 3,500 in 2010. Go HERE for details.
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- Their Legacies and Listings -
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2018 -
Through Their Church and College
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2018 -
Through Their Church and College
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church Pastors and Secretary*
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
Note: The above church name was its original name which has changed with time to today's Bethany Lutheran Church.
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
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+
Dr. 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!
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
Note: The above church name was its original name which has changed with time to today's Bethany Lutheran Church.
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
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+
Dr. 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!
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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), grand promoter of its past
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
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), grand promoter of its past
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
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 and former director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery (30+ years)
Ron Michael -- Artist and current director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Zona Lorraine Wheeler -- a Sandzén student, head of the commercial art department at McComick Armstrong, Wichita
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 and former director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery (30+ years)
Ron Michael -- Artist and current director of the Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Zona Lorraine Wheeler -- a Sandzén student, head of the commercial art department at McComick Armstrong, Wichita
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 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 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 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 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
Swede 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
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
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 & 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
First Swedish Bethany College Museum Collectors
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 1967 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
First Swedish Bethany College Museum Collectors
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 1967 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 and Barns in the Smoky Valley*
Magnus Carlson - builder
Claude Koehn - restorer
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
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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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
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 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
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 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**
(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.
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. (He, of course, 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 70s or older. Chosen in 2003 were Steve and Patty Karstadt . They 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. (He, of course, 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 70s or older. Chosen in 2003 were Steve and Patty Karstadt . They 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 -- Mayor of Lindsborg, lifelong promoter and supporter of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany
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 -- Former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bethany College and Lindsborg promoter
Leon and Judy Burch -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany College
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
Dr. Emil O. Deere -- Serving/promoting Lindsborg/Bethany in innumerable ways, linkage to Bethany's beginnings
Bill and Carol Gusenius -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany College
Duane Fredrickson MD--American Scandinavian Association of Great Plains (ASAGP) president;Swedishness promoter
Masha Howe -- Director of the Lester Raymer Society, originator of "Lindsborg Collects," promoter of the arts
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
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"
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
Kenneth Sjogren--Former Bethany College director of public relations, development, publicity and alumni affairs
Stan Talbott--Former Bethany College Director of Alumni honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
Becky Larson Anderson -- Mayor of Lindsborg, lifelong promoter and supporter of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany
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 -- Former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bethany College and Lindsborg promoter
Leon and Judy Burch -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany College
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
Dr. Emil O. Deere -- Serving/promoting Lindsborg/Bethany in innumerable ways, linkage to Bethany's beginnings
Bill and Carol Gusenius -- lifelong promoters and supporters of Swedish Lindsborg and Bethany College
Duane Fredrickson MD--American Scandinavian Association of Great Plains (ASAGP) president;Swedishness promoter
Masha Howe -- Director of the Lester Raymer Society, originator of "Lindsborg Collects," promoter of the arts
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
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"
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
Kenneth Sjogren--Former Bethany College director of public relations, development, publicity and alumni affairs
Stan Talbott--Former Bethany College Director of Alumni honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
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Through Their Linkage to Historical Persons, Institutions, Events**
James Abercrombie -- Linkage to the Smoky Valley's key historian, Chris Abercrombie
Alf Brorson and sons Jerker and Petter Brorson -- Linkage to Pastor Olsson's via He Gave God Glory
Bill Carlson -- Linkage to early Lindsborg history via C.R. Carlson and Magnus Carlson
Denise Carson M.L.S. -- Bethany College Archives and Heritage Center Director
Becky Copley -- Linkage to Messiah performance history via Dr. Elmer Copley Bethany Oratorio Society Conductor
Larry Griffis - Linkage to early Birger Sandzén history via career at Sandzén Memorial Gallery for 30 years
Kathy, Paula & Tom Jaderborg - Linkage to early Bethany art/music via Thure and Hilding Jaderborg, "Swedish Crafts"
Lorilea, Elinar, & Eric Jaderborg--Linkage to Elizabeth Jaderborg, Lindsborg historian, 1963 Swedish Dancers Founder
Beth & Kempton Lindquist -- Linkage to 4th Bethany President and Smoky Valley Bethany author Dr. Emory Lindquist
Linda Lungstrom -- Linkage to Bethany College Museum historian and author on Bethany book, Dr. Leon Lungstrom
Lenora Lynam -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Curator
John Marshall -- Linkage to Lindsborg residents via local historical stories for the Lindsborg News Record
Lorna Batterson Nelson -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director
Betty Howerda Nelson -- Linkage to Wm Howerda, MD, Hyllningsfest Organizer, Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Chair
David Nigh -- McPherson County Historical Society President
Andrew O'Leary and Melinda Cochran O'Leary -- Linkage to Scientist Emil O. Deere and Artist Lydia Sohlberg Deere
A. John Pearson -- Linkage to Easter Week Handel Messiah/Bach St. Matthew Passion as historian/writer of same
Kyle Peterson-Linkage to Anton & Linn Peterson of McPherson Co.Historical Society & to Swedish stone house history
Kenneth Sjogren -- Linkage to Bethany College history through lifelong career at Bethany College with its presidents
Tim Steward -- Smoky Valley Historical Association President, Sesquicentennial Festival Committee
Alf Brorson and sons Jerker and Petter Brorson -- Linkage to Pastor Olsson's via He Gave God Glory
Bill Carlson -- Linkage to early Lindsborg history via C.R. Carlson and Magnus Carlson
Denise Carson M.L.S. -- Bethany College Archives and Heritage Center Director
Becky Copley -- Linkage to Messiah performance history via Dr. Elmer Copley Bethany Oratorio Society Conductor
Larry Griffis - Linkage to early Birger Sandzén history via career at Sandzén Memorial Gallery for 30 years
Kathy, Paula & Tom Jaderborg - Linkage to early Bethany art/music via Thure and Hilding Jaderborg, "Swedish Crafts"
Lorilea, Elinar, & Eric Jaderborg--Linkage to Elizabeth Jaderborg, Lindsborg historian, 1963 Swedish Dancers Founder
Beth & Kempton Lindquist -- Linkage to 4th Bethany President and Smoky Valley Bethany author Dr. Emory Lindquist
Linda Lungstrom -- Linkage to Bethany College Museum historian and author on Bethany book, Dr. Leon Lungstrom
Lenora Lynam -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Curator
John Marshall -- Linkage to Lindsborg residents via local historical stories for the Lindsborg News Record
Lorna Batterson Nelson -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director
Betty Howerda Nelson -- Linkage to Wm Howerda, MD, Hyllningsfest Organizer, Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Chair
David Nigh -- McPherson County Historical Society President
Andrew O'Leary and Melinda Cochran O'Leary -- Linkage to Scientist Emil O. Deere and Artist Lydia Sohlberg Deere
A. John Pearson -- Linkage to Easter Week Handel Messiah/Bach St. Matthew Passion as historian/writer of same
Kyle Peterson-Linkage to Anton & Linn Peterson of McPherson Co.Historical Society & to Swedish stone house history
Kenneth Sjogren -- Linkage to Bethany College history through lifelong career at Bethany College with its presidents
Tim Steward -- Smoky Valley Historical Association President, Sesquicentennial Festival Committee
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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 © 2018 www.swedesthewaytheywere.org. All rights reserved.
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 © 2018 www.swedesthewaytheywere.org. All rights reserved.
