~ Recognizing & Honoring Them ~
" The Other Swedes "
- T H E L I N D S B O R G S W E D E S -
<> Their Legacy Listings <>
<> Their Legacy Listings <>
As their descendants will surely agree, not all of the Lindsborg Swedes are listed here, nor can they be, as those belonging to early non-Lutheran Swedish Christian denominations and those in farming and business are certainly missing! I could only list the Lindsborg Swedes whom I researched and found through my relatives, Lydia and Emil Deere, whose lives were devoted to their Augustana Synod Bethany Lutheran Church and its Bethany Lutheran College. Hopefully, one day, the ones closest to these other Swedes will make those equally important additional listings.
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 of their "unnamed descendants," a few of whom appear in the listings, who have been carrying on the ongoing conservation work and promoting 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 and private 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 the Swedish Crown; and of the ongoing sacrificial giving, through funds or other in-kind gifts to higher education at Bethany College coupled with their 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 of their "unnamed descendants," a few of whom appear in the listings, who have been carrying on the ongoing conservation work and promoting 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 and private 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 the Swedish Crown; and of the ongoing sacrificial giving, through funds or other in-kind gifts to higher education at Bethany College coupled with their 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 have "let the light so shine on their good works," and, in so doing, have "given God the glory," as did the spiritual father and founder of Lindsborg, Pastor Olof Olsson! (Matthew 5:16)
Note that the population of Lindsborg founded in 1869 grew to approximately 500 in 1880 (a year before the founding of Bethany College) to 2,000 in 1940 to 3,288 in 2018. (Sources: Online Wikipedia and Bing.)
* * *
Note that with "some" of the early listings are these abbreviations after the surnames:
BCG for Bethany College Graduate of Lindsborg, Kansas
ACG for Augustana College Graduate of Rock Island, Illinois
GACG for Gustavus Adolphus College Graduate of Saint Peter, Minnesota
ATSG for Augustana Theological Seminary Graduate of Rock Island, Illinois
SUG for Swedish Universities Graduates in Sweden
Legend
* Listed chronologically
** Listed alphabetically
+ Included Here for Lindsborg’s 14: Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies,1901 to 2014
Note that with "some" of the early listings are these abbreviations after the surnames:
BCG for Bethany College Graduate of Lindsborg, Kansas
ACG for Augustana College Graduate of Rock Island, Illinois
GACG for Gustavus Adolphus College Graduate of Saint Peter, Minnesota
ATSG for Augustana Theological Seminary Graduate of Rock Island, Illinois
SUG for Swedish Universities Graduates in Sweden
Legend
* Listed chronologically
** Listed alphabetically
+ Included Here for Lindsborg’s 14: Bethany College Swedish Knights and Honored Ladies,1901 to 2014
* * *
<> Their Legacy Listings <>
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2019 -
150 Years
<> Their Legacy Listings <>
- a sampling -
- 1869 to 2019 -
150 Years
(Quick Facts)
* * *
Through Their
Freedom of Worship
forming Lutheran churches governed by the Augustana Lutheran Synod which in later years merged with other synods forming today's
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
[ From Lindsborg's Swedish Lutheran beginnings, there are now 10 churches - 9 Protestant and 1 Catholic in the Smoky Valley - 12/10/20 ]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Example of transportation used when Rev. Olof Olsson arrived in Lindsborg
Through Their
Freedom of Worship
forming Lutheran churches governed by the Augustana Lutheran Synod which in later years merged with other synods forming today's
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
[ From Lindsborg's Swedish Lutheran beginnings, there are now 10 churches - 9 Protestant and 1 Catholic in the Smoky Valley - 12/10/20 ]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Example of transportation used when Rev. Olof Olsson arrived in Lindsborg
Source: "Pioneer Swedish-American Culture in Central Kansas" by Ruth Billdt
Swedish founders of the Smoky Valley Lindsborg settlement
From the Värmland region of Sweden, they were John Ferm, S. A. Lindell, J. G. Bergsten, C. R. Carlson, Magnus Carlson, S. P. Lindgren, J. Lindh, N. P. Lindey;* and others like Anders M. Olsson, Peter Peterson, A. Jacobson, and L. N. Sandell,** who organized the First Swedish Agricultural Company that prepared the way for the Värmland Swedes to settle in Lindsborg. These Swedes of the Agricultural Company gave Lindsborg its name on February 20, 1869. (Sources: *Dr. Emory Lindquist's 1953 Smoky Valley People, A History of Lindsborg, Kansas -- Chapter IV: “The Settlement Develops" refers to them as "the founders" on page 34; ** Bill Carlson's 2014, The Founding of Lindsborg, page 9, only includes these 4 names.)
Swedish founder of the Smoky Valley Lindsborg settlement
Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson is considered the founder of the community who, with the rest of his colony members, arrived in the Smoky Valley in late June of 1869. He arrived on June 27, 1869. (Source: Dr. Lindquist's 1953 Smoky Valley People, A History of Lindsborg, Kansas -- Chapter V: "Pastor Olof Olsson: Founder of the Community.")
Notations: Magnus Carlson encouraged C.R. Carlson to come to Lindsborg in 1868; and C.R. Carlson was an early Lindsborg leader who was primarily responsible for Rev. Olof Olsson coming to Lindsborg in 1869. (Source: Bill Carlson's 2010 Lindsborg Then and Lindsborg Now, pages 21-22.) Go HERE, to Swedish Pastor Olof Olsson Immigrating to Lindsborg 1869, June 27th Arrival.
Swedish Galesburg, Illinois, Swedes responsible for Smoky Valley settlements other than Lindsborg
They were Rev. Anders Wilhelm (A.W.) Dahlsten, Olof Thorstenberg, John P. Stromquist, John Rodell, Gustaf Johnson, and William Johnson who would organize the Galesburg Colonization Company, in Galesburg, Illinois, composed of Swedes from the Dalarna and the Småland regions of Sweden, many of whom first lived in Illinois and Ohio. They would arrive in the Smoky Valley four (4) months before the Olsson Colony on February 25, 1869.
(Source: Thomas N. Holmquist's 1994 Pioneer Cross, Swedish Settlements Along the Smoky Hill Bluffs, Chapter 3, "The Search for Land.")
SUMMARY
The Galesburg Colonization Company arrived on February 25, 1869.
Pastor Olof Olsson Colony arrived at different times in June of 1869, but he arrived in Lindsborg on June 27, 1869.
* * *
Through Their
Augustana Lutheran Synod
Through Their
Augustana Lutheran Synod
Synod Mother Church -- Jenny Lind Chapel, Andover, Illinois / Museum image
AUGUSTANTA LUTHERAN SYNOD BACKGROUND for
Bethany Church -- The church name, Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church, was adopted on August 19, 1869 when this church's application to join the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Synod (Church), submitted by Pastor Olof Olsson, was accepted.
(Source: Bror Carlsson's and Alf Brorson's 2001 He Gave God Glory, The Story of Olof Olsson, page 23)
Bethany College -- First, Bethany College was chartered by the State of Kansas in September 1882. It was dedicated by Founder Carl Aaron Swensson with Augustana Synod leaders presiding on October 4, 1882 [at the festive services around the Bethany Academy Building]. It was adopted as "the child" of the Augustana Synod in 1884 at the Kansas Conference at Mariadahl Lutheran Church.
(Source: Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, Chapter 1, "Founding and Early Years, 1881 - 1991," pages 5-7)
Bethany Home -- Bethany Home was "born in the bosom of the church" that was known as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America, during the Kansas Conference of that Synod held at Marquette in 1907.
Source: The 1986 book, The Bethany Home Story, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1911-1986, page 2, column 2
Bethany Church -- The church name, Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church, was adopted on August 19, 1869 when this church's application to join the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Synod (Church), submitted by Pastor Olof Olsson, was accepted.
(Source: Bror Carlsson's and Alf Brorson's 2001 He Gave God Glory, The Story of Olof Olsson, page 23)
Bethany College -- First, Bethany College was chartered by the State of Kansas in September 1882. It was dedicated by Founder Carl Aaron Swensson with Augustana Synod leaders presiding on October 4, 1882 [at the festive services around the Bethany Academy Building]. It was adopted as "the child" of the Augustana Synod in 1884 at the Kansas Conference at Mariadahl Lutheran Church.
(Source: Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, Chapter 1, "Founding and Early Years, 1881 - 1991," pages 5-7)
Bethany Home -- Bethany Home was "born in the bosom of the church" that was known as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America, during the Kansas Conference of that Synod held at Marquette in 1907.
Source: The 1986 book, The Bethany Home Story, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1911-1986, page 2, column 2
Bethany Lutheran Church
aka
Bethany Church
Source" soloroadtrip.com
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church Pastors and Secretary*
Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson, SUG -- Founder of Lindsborg, and founder and first pastor of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church (Bethany Church) for 7 years (1869-1876) at which time he joined the Augustana College faculty where he eventually became president until his death in 1900;
he was Swedish born and an Uppsala University graduate of Sweden, and, in 1893, was awarded by that institution an honorary degree as was also Bethany College founder and president Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, with a notation by this Swedish University that these two gentlemen were 'first time" Swedish Americans to ever receive these degrees.
Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, ACG & ATSG – Second pastor for 25 years (1879-1904); founder of the Swedish Bethany Lutheran Academy, later known as Bethany Lutheran College, then Bethany College; an Augustana College graduate and recipient of the Swedish Uppsala University honorary degree in 1893 as was Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson as noted above; in 1901, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Julius Lincoln, BCG -- Assistant pastor (1893-1895), in 1930, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Ernst Pihlblad, BCG -- Assistant pastor (1896-1904), in 1920, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Alfred Bergin, GACG, ATSG – Third pastor for 38 years (1904-1942), historian, author of earliest Swedish Smoky Valley settlements books; Gustavus Adolphus College graduate; Swedish born
Charlotte Ternstrom -- 48 year secretary, a preservationist, historian, archivist of the church and community foundings' earliest documents
Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson, SUG -- Founder of Lindsborg, and founder and first pastor of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church (Bethany Church) for 7 years (1869-1876) at which time he joined the Augustana College faculty where he eventually became president until his death in 1900;
he was Swedish born and an Uppsala University graduate of Sweden, and, in 1893, was awarded by that institution an honorary degree as was also Bethany College founder and president Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, with a notation by this Swedish University that these two gentlemen were 'first time" Swedish Americans to ever receive these degrees.
Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, ACG & ATSG – Second pastor for 25 years (1879-1904); founder of the Swedish Bethany Lutheran Academy, later known as Bethany Lutheran College, then Bethany College; an Augustana College graduate and recipient of the Swedish Uppsala University honorary degree in 1893 as was Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson as noted above; in 1901, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Julius Lincoln, BCG -- Assistant pastor (1893-1895), in 1930, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Ernst Pihlblad, BCG -- Assistant pastor (1896-1904), in 1920, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Alfred Bergin, GACG, ATSG – Third pastor for 38 years (1904-1942), historian, author of earliest Swedish Smoky Valley settlements books; Gustavus Adolphus College graduate; Swedish born
Charlotte Ternstrom -- 48 year secretary, a preservationist, historian, archivist of the church and community foundings' earliest documents
Bethany Lutheran College
aka
Bethany College
Old Main
1887 - 1968
Lydia Sohlberg Deere Photograph
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Presidents*
Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, ACG & ATSG -- Founder and 2nd President for 15 years (1889-1904);
in 1901, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Edward Nelander, ACG -- 1st President for 7 years (1882-1889)
Rev. Dr. Ernst Pihlblad, BCG -- 3rd President for 37 years (1904-1941); in 1920, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Emory Lindquist, BCG -- Born in Lindsborg, 4th President for 12 years (1941-1953); in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Arvin W. Hahn -- 8th President for 16 years (1967-1983); in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Peter Ristuben -- 9th President for 7 years (1983-1990); in 1990, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, ACG & ATSG -- Founder and 2nd President for 15 years (1889-1904);
in 1901, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Rev. Edward Nelander, ACG -- 1st President for 7 years (1882-1889)
Rev. Dr. Ernst Pihlblad, BCG -- 3rd President for 37 years (1904-1941); in 1920, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Emory Lindquist, BCG -- Born in Lindsborg, 4th President for 12 years (1941-1953); in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Arvin W. Hahn -- 8th President for 16 years (1967-1983); in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Dr. Peter Ristuben -- 9th President for 7 years (1983-1990); in 1990, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
Bethany College Gateway
~ the last surviving structure of the original campus structures before 1925 ~
A Lydia Sohlberg Deere Bethany College Campus Association Project
~ the last surviving structure of the original campus structures before 1925 ~
A Lydia Sohlberg Deere Bethany College Campus Association Project
Swedish Bethany Lutheran College Graduates and Employees*
Alma Luise Olson, BCG -- Born near Lindsborg; an international author, New York Times correspondent eventually taking her to Sweden for a 12 year assignment; drawn to United Nations' activities, was present when it first opened in New York City and attended those remaining first meetings; she retired to her family home in Lindsborg where she taught at Bethany College. In 1940, she was the "first" American woman honored by the Swedish Crown to receive the Vasa Medallion+; go HERE to Miss Alma Luise Olson ~ Remembering her as Sweden remembers her as "First Honored American Woman."
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- Founder and president of the Bethany College Campus Association, organized in 1912,
was responsible for college campus' "first" landscaping projects, a major one of which was the 1917 "Bethany College Gateway, the last surviving structure of the original campus structures before 1925; she visually documented the college campus buildings
and college life through her photography from 1906 to 1925; she was the Lady Principal and Matron of Lane Hart Hall and the Bethany College instructor of Swedish and Scandinavian handwork from 1906 to 1913; a McPherson College graduate with a Degree in Commerce in 1900, she established Lindsborg's Sohlberg Millinery Company which was in operation from 1900 to 1906. She assisted family friend Swedish artist Bethany College professor Birger Sandzén established the Smoky Hill Art Club which would for a time
have 400 members. In 1923, she earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, and, in 1925,
the Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethany College where she taught classes in painting from time to time.
Oscar Brousse Jacobson, BCG -- Swedish born, moved to Lindsborg when 8 years old; art student of Birger Sandzén graduating from Bethany in 1908, and graduating again as a Sandzén student with a Doctorate in Fine Arts following his studies in France at the Louvre in Paris, and in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden, and at Yale University in 1916 where he received a Master of Fine Arts Degree; he was the "first" artist in the U.S. to define American Indian art as "Fine Art;" he established Jacobson House Native American Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma; he was a renowned artist of the Southwest, was the art director at Norman's University of Oklahoma who envisioned an art museum which was to become the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
Arthur W. Lindquist, BCG-- Internationally renowned entomologist; in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Bethany, then continued his graduate studies at Kansas State University where he received a Masters Degree in Etymology. He joined the US Department of agriculture as a research worker in etymology, where he compiled an admirable record during his tenure. He receive much recognition from his accomplishments in his chosen field of science. He received a well-deserved honorary doctorate from his alma mater in 1953, the alumni Award of merit from Bethany College in 1962, and the royal order of the Northstar from the Swedish government in 1976. During his retirement he made numerous trips overseas as a consultant in his area of expertise. He served as a scientist in residence at Bethany College from 1964 until 1971. In 1961 he received the USDA distinguished service award. He served and represented the United States on committees of the Atomic Energy Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization
of the UN, and NATO seminars related to agriculture. /\
Stan Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Alumni, honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
Pauline Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, wife of Stan and mother of Doug Talbott
Doug Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Alumni, is a Professor Emeritus of Music with a tenure of teaching Band, Music and Education and also coaching tennis.
Kenneth Sjogren, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Public Relations, Development, Publicity Alumni Affairs,
author of 2019 “Six Decades with Twelve Bethany College Presidents”
Bruce Karstadt-, BCG -- Lindsborg born, is "first" Bethany College graduate to head a Swedish American institution in the United States. He is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the American Swedish Institute headquartered in Minneapolis. After graduating from Bethany College in 1973, he graduated with a Juris Doctors Degree in Law from Washburn University School of Law in 1979. At Bethany College, he held the positions of Legal Counsel and Executive Assistant to the President. In 2009, he joined the American Swedish Institute and since that time has been honored in many ways for his active contributions in Swedish and Swedish American affairs. A most important honor he received was in 2014 was that of the Swedish Insignia of the "Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander First Class" from the Swedish Crown.+ To learn more about his Swedish and Swedish American contributions, go HERE to Mr. Bruce Karstadt ~ Honoring him as Bethany College's "first" graduate to head a national Swedish American institution.
/\ For more on this professor, go to Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book, History on Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Alma Luise Olson, BCG -- Born near Lindsborg; an international author, New York Times correspondent eventually taking her to Sweden for a 12 year assignment; drawn to United Nations' activities, was present when it first opened in New York City and attended those remaining first meetings; she retired to her family home in Lindsborg where she taught at Bethany College. In 1940, she was the "first" American woman honored by the Swedish Crown to receive the Vasa Medallion+; go HERE to Miss Alma Luise Olson ~ Remembering her as Sweden remembers her as "First Honored American Woman."
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- Founder and president of the Bethany College Campus Association, organized in 1912,
was responsible for college campus' "first" landscaping projects, a major one of which was the 1917 "Bethany College Gateway, the last surviving structure of the original campus structures before 1925; she visually documented the college campus buildings
and college life through her photography from 1906 to 1925; she was the Lady Principal and Matron of Lane Hart Hall and the Bethany College instructor of Swedish and Scandinavian handwork from 1906 to 1913; a McPherson College graduate with a Degree in Commerce in 1900, she established Lindsborg's Sohlberg Millinery Company which was in operation from 1900 to 1906. She assisted family friend Swedish artist Bethany College professor Birger Sandzén established the Smoky Hill Art Club which would for a time
have 400 members. In 1923, she earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, and, in 1925,
the Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethany College where she taught classes in painting from time to time.
Oscar Brousse Jacobson, BCG -- Swedish born, moved to Lindsborg when 8 years old; art student of Birger Sandzén graduating from Bethany in 1908, and graduating again as a Sandzén student with a Doctorate in Fine Arts following his studies in France at the Louvre in Paris, and in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden, and at Yale University in 1916 where he received a Master of Fine Arts Degree; he was the "first" artist in the U.S. to define American Indian art as "Fine Art;" he established Jacobson House Native American Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma; he was a renowned artist of the Southwest, was the art director at Norman's University of Oklahoma who envisioned an art museum which was to become the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
Arthur W. Lindquist, BCG-- Internationally renowned entomologist; in 1976, he was knighted by Swedish Crown+
After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Bethany, then continued his graduate studies at Kansas State University where he received a Masters Degree in Etymology. He joined the US Department of agriculture as a research worker in etymology, where he compiled an admirable record during his tenure. He receive much recognition from his accomplishments in his chosen field of science. He received a well-deserved honorary doctorate from his alma mater in 1953, the alumni Award of merit from Bethany College in 1962, and the royal order of the Northstar from the Swedish government in 1976. During his retirement he made numerous trips overseas as a consultant in his area of expertise. He served as a scientist in residence at Bethany College from 1964 until 1971. In 1961 he received the USDA distinguished service award. He served and represented the United States on committees of the Atomic Energy Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization
of the UN, and NATO seminars related to agriculture. /\
Stan Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Alumni, honored by the Stan Talbott Society Scholarship
Pauline Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, wife of Stan and mother of Doug Talbott
Doug Talbott, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Alumni, is a Professor Emeritus of Music with a tenure of teaching Band, Music and Education and also coaching tennis.
Kenneth Sjogren, BCG -- Bethany College Director of Public Relations, Development, Publicity Alumni Affairs,
author of 2019 “Six Decades with Twelve Bethany College Presidents”
Bruce Karstadt-, BCG -- Lindsborg born, is "first" Bethany College graduate to head a Swedish American institution in the United States. He is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the American Swedish Institute headquartered in Minneapolis. After graduating from Bethany College in 1973, he graduated with a Juris Doctors Degree in Law from Washburn University School of Law in 1979. At Bethany College, he held the positions of Legal Counsel and Executive Assistant to the President. In 2009, he joined the American Swedish Institute and since that time has been honored in many ways for his active contributions in Swedish and Swedish American affairs. A most important honor he received was in 2014 was that of the Swedish Insignia of the "Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander First Class" from the Swedish Crown.+ To learn more about his Swedish and Swedish American contributions, go HERE to Mr. Bruce Karstadt ~ Honoring him as Bethany College's "first" graduate to head a national Swedish American institution.
/\ For more on this professor, go to Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book, History on Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.
Bethany Home
Source: The Bethany Home Story
Swedish Bethany Lutheran Home Pioneers**
Oscar Anderson -- Provided one-fifth of the seed funding for Bethany Home in 1907
Rev. Alfred Bergin, GACG, ATSG -- Chairman of the Bethany Home and Chaplain for 34 years (1910-1944)
Pastor Engstrand -- Suggested instead of an orphanage, the funds should go to the needy at the "Home for the Aged"
(as the Home was called then) in 1907
Francis Johnson, BCG -- A key facilitator in establishing Bethany Home in 1907
Oscar Anderson -- Provided one-fifth of the seed funding for Bethany Home in 1907
Rev. Alfred Bergin, GACG, ATSG -- Chairman of the Bethany Home and Chaplain for 34 years (1910-1944)
Pastor Engstrand -- Suggested instead of an orphanage, the funds should go to the needy at the "Home for the Aged"
(as the Home was called then) in 1907
Francis Johnson, BCG -- A key facilitator in establishing Bethany Home in 1907
* * *
Through Their
Bethany College Museum
(1882-1966)
~ the Swedish curators ~
The home for the Bethany College Museum collections
The McPherson County Old Mill Museum. Photo FC.
-- Quotes --
"The museum, largely the result of his [Deere's] efforts, has no peer among the mid-western Liberal Arts colleges.” 1
“After the move ... you will find one of the finest museums of this kind in the mid-west...” 2
It has one of the most valuable collections in the State and contain items which have attracted national recognition. 3
"The museum, largely the result of his [Deere's] efforts, has no peer among the mid-western Liberal Arts colleges.” 1
“After the move ... you will find one of the finest museums of this kind in the mid-west...” 2
It has one of the most valuable collections in the State and contain items which have attracted national recognition. 3
1- 1966, Bethany College Carl Swenson Deere Eulogy
2- 1966, McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director Tib Anderson
3- 1967, Smoky Valley Historical Association Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Jaderborg
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2- 1966, McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director Tib Anderson
3- 1967, Smoky Valley Historical Association Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Jaderborg
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Taxidermy Class in Old Main with Dean and Professor Deere presiding
To go there click on photograph
To go there click on photograph
Lydia Sohlberg Deere Photograph
Swedes' 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
Swedes Bethany College Museum Scientist and Curators* /\
Johan August Udden, ACG -- Swedish born, "first" Bethany College professor in 1881 teaching in Bethany Lutheran Church sacristy all courses except Bible and religious fields, later classes would be held in the Velin Blackslmith Shop and the Old Schoolhouse which was newly renovated and later became known as the Bethany Academy Building. Here he would also teach physical Geology, Zoology and Botany. He was the founder of the Bethany College Museum and "1st" curator for 6 years, 1882-1888; internationally renowned geologist, knighted by Swedish Crown+ (1911). See pages 59-67 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Jacob Westlund, BCG -- Bethany College professor of __ and "2nd" Museum curator, for 3 years, 1888-1891
Dr. John Eric Welin, BCG -- Swedish born, Bethany College professor of geology, chemistry, physics and astronomy and "3rd" Museum curator for 17 years, 1891-1908; would become known as "the grand old man" of Bethany. See pages 69-85 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Dr. Emil O. Deere, BCG -- Bethany College professor of biology, geology and"4th" and last Museum curator for 58 years, 1908-1966. See pages 147-209 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG -- Bethany College professor of and Museum assistant curator to Dr. Deere and his plan for moving the Bethany College Museum collections to the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1966. See pages 229-249 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Swedes Responsible for Oversight and Maintaining the Bethany College Museum Collections at the Old Mill Museum:
-Tib Anderson, BCG -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director until 1980. (He received the college collections in 1966.)
(Around 1980, Lenora Lynam held an administrative position at the museum that has expanded to an archivist/curator position, still holding these positions as of January 2021.)
Christian Swenson, BCG, Leon Lungstrom, BCG, Howard Patrick -- College/Lindsborg co-directors from 1980 to 1984
-Jeanne Mogenson of Lindsborg director from 1984 to 1986
-Dorman Lehman director of Minnesota 1986 to early 1990s
-Lorna Nelson current director of McPherson, Kansas since early 1990s
-Lenora Lynam continues in the archivist/curator position since 1980 (8/28//20)
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
Swedes Bethany College Museum Scientist and Curators* /\
Johan August Udden, ACG -- Swedish born, "first" Bethany College professor in 1881 teaching in Bethany Lutheran Church sacristy all courses except Bible and religious fields, later classes would be held in the Velin Blackslmith Shop and the Old Schoolhouse which was newly renovated and later became known as the Bethany Academy Building. Here he would also teach physical Geology, Zoology and Botany. He was the founder of the Bethany College Museum and "1st" curator for 6 years, 1882-1888; internationally renowned geologist, knighted by Swedish Crown+ (1911). See pages 59-67 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Jacob Westlund, BCG -- Bethany College professor of __ and "2nd" Museum curator, for 3 years, 1888-1891
Dr. John Eric Welin, BCG -- Swedish born, Bethany College professor of geology, chemistry, physics and astronomy and "3rd" Museum curator for 17 years, 1891-1908; would become known as "the grand old man" of Bethany. See pages 69-85 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Dr. Emil O. Deere, BCG -- Bethany College professor of biology, geology and"4th" and last Museum curator for 58 years, 1908-1966. See pages 147-209 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG -- Bethany College professor of and Museum assistant curator to Dr. Deere and his plan for moving the Bethany College Museum collections to the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1966. See pages 229-249 of Dr. Leon Lungstrom's book /\
Swedes Responsible for Oversight and Maintaining the Bethany College Museum Collections at the Old Mill Museum:
-Tib Anderson, BCG -- McPherson County Old Mill Museum Director until 1980. (He received the college collections in 1966.)
(Around 1980, Lenora Lynam held an administrative position at the museum that has expanded to an archivist/curator position, still holding these positions as of January 2021.)
Christian Swenson, BCG, Leon Lungstrom, BCG, Howard Patrick -- College/Lindsborg co-directors from 1980 to 1984
-Jeanne Mogenson of Lindsborg director from 1984 to 1986
-Dorman Lehman director of Minnesota 1986 to early 1990s
-Lorna Nelson current director of McPherson, Kansas since early 1990s
-Lenora Lynam continues in the archivist/curator position since 1980 (8/28//20)
*The Bethany College professors who created the College Museum inventory list of 6,000 artifacts, of which approximately 5,000 were moved to join the 500 artifacts at the McPherson County Old Mill Museum. Out of the 6,000 items, 300 were from "Udden Indian Collection" and 900 were from the "Emil O. Deere Pioneer Collection."
/\ For more on these professors, go to Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book, History on Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.
/\ For more on these professors, go to Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book, History on Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.
* * *
Through Their
Arts
Through Their
Arts
Music, Messiah & Oratorio Society
Ling Auditorium / In Memorium . Swensson
~ With European and Juilliard Schooled Professors ~
Swedes in Music*
Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson, SUG -- As the founder and first pastor of Lindsborg's Bethany Church, he was the "first" to bring sacred classical music into the Smoky Valley in December of 1869; he moved on to Augustana College to become a professor in 1877 and was determined that Augustana would perform George Frederick Handel's Messiah, after he experienced its performance in London in 1879, which then became the beginning of a tradition in 1881 at Augustana College, and a year later at Lindsborg after Bethany Church's second pastor Carl Aaron Swensson first experienced that Augustana College Messiah performance /\/\
Alma Christina Lind-Swensson -- Was the "first and "only" woman conductor for the rehearsals of the 1882 Bethany Church Messiah; guided by husband Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson’s 1881 vision and with their collaboration, she became the Messiah performances’ organizer, rehearsals' conductor, and soloist; was later Bethany College music instructor; she was Church organist for 40 years, and was a cofounder of the far- reaching, nationally and internationally, Augustana Women's Missionary Society in 1892; she was Swedish born and an Illinois' Moline High School graduate # /\/\
To learn more, go HERE to Mrs. Alma Christina Lind Swensson ~ Remembering her as Mrs. Rev. Dr. Swensson, the First Lady* of Lindsborg
Samuel Thorstenberg, BCG , SUG -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor whose 11 year tenure
(1898-1909) showed great Messiah chorus growth from 183 to 487; as conductor, at times, he would also perform the bass soloist Messiah part; as a Bethany graduate,
his musical studies continued in New York and Europe /\/\
Hagbard Brase, SUG - Most famous and accomplished Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor for 30+ years, 1915-1945, leaving Bethany after 53 years, 1900-1953; he was a Bethany College professor of organ, harmony, composition; he founded the College's nationally recognized capella choir; Swedish born, he studied at Sweden's College of Skara, Stockholm's Royal Conservatory of Music and in Germany; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's; in 1947, he was Knighted by Swedish Crown+
"Upon Brase's retirement in 1946 as conductor, a well-known music critic observed that one of the last of the finest type of European music masters in America had raised his baton for the last time." /\
Oscar Lofgren, BCG -- Bethany College professor of music and piano, "first" Dean of the College of Fine Arts,
1918-1948 (30 years), 48 years at Bethany, 1900-1948 /\/\
Oscar Thorsen, SUG, BCG -- Bethany College professor of piano for 54 years, 1901-1955, he was regarded
as a fine performer, and "a person of broad and deep culture;" his gift of hospitality was centered in his Lindsborg second floor apartment/studio, the venue for hundreds of recitals and social functions; he was a lover of music, art and European travel; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's; Swedish born, he studied music in Sweden including Karlstad, specializing in piano studies with renown teachers in Germany and the United States /\/\
Thure Jaderborg, BCG -- Bethany College professor of voice for 52 years, 1902-1954, was Oratorio Society Messiah
base soloist for many years with good press reviews and a public following; studied voice extensively in New York City after graduating Bethany; a large number of his students would become professional musicians /\/\
Dr. Lambert Dahlsten, BCG -- "Organist" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance;
Bethany College professor of piano and organ; Oratorio Society Messiah organist for 38 years; he was a Columbia University graduate with studies at University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School of Music, and Stockholm's Royal College of Music with Sweden's renown Gotthard Arnér <> BMs
Dr. Elmer Copley, ACG -- "Conductor" for Oratorio Society of Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance, which on its Delta Record recording credited him for "the national prestige currently enjoyed by the Oratorio Society, and the development over the past two decades, . . ." Five years before this in 1976, he was also the conductor for Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performance for His Majesty, Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. In "that" standard of "Messiah" traditional excellence, Dr. Copley excelled as the Messiah conductor for 26 years. Of English descent, he was an Augustana College graduate. His studies of music and conducting continued at the University of Colorado, University of Iowa, and at Juilliard School of Music. From 1960 to 1988, he was a professor of voice, director of the college choir, and conductor of festival music. In early 1988, Dr. Copley accepted for the Bethany College Oratorio Society the Governor's Arts Award for Performing Arts, at the Statehouse Rotunda
in Topeka, Kansas. This was a "first time" ever award! <> BMs
Go Here to the first section of three sections on this most dynamic conductor and on the performances for the King of Sweden's visit and for the Bethany College Centennial celebration.
Roger Thorstenberg, BCG -- "Trumpet Soloist" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance; Bethany College professor of brass instruments and theory, chairman of music; performed annually at the Messiah as the "Trumpet Soloist" whose talent was enjoyed at the United States Navy Band, Army 4th Infantry Division Band, Seventh Army Symphony, Arlington Symphony, Denver Municipal Band and Detroit Concert Band <>
Dr. David J. Higbee -- "Orchestra Conductor" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance; Bethany College associate professor of music, conductor of Bethany Community Symphonic Band, Chamber Orchestra and Stage Band; a University of Colorado graduate with studies at the University of Michigan and University of Denver <>
T. David Lowe -- "Concertmaster" for Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance, Bethany College associate professor of music; studies and degrees from Juilliard School of Music, Columbia University and University of Colorado; was a violist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the United States Air Force Academy Strings <>
Dr. Joel Panciera -- "Conductor" for the historic Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 7, 1997. It was to be the "last" of such great 20th Century
Messiah public performances -- characterized so, by early history, when thousands of Messiah patrons flocked to Lindsborg's Bethany College to hear this most sacred music. Dr. Panciera was at Bethany College from 1996 to 1999 serving as Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department, Conductor of the College Choir and Oratorio Society. He received a Bachelor's Degree of Music in Organ Performance from Oberlin College, a Master's Degree of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and a Doctorate's Degree in Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma. He also spent a year of private study at Cambridge University, England. ##, BMs
Becky Copley, BCG -- She is Bethany College’s "first" graduate to become an international opera singer. Ms. Copley grew up in the shadow of her most gifted and dynamic father, Messiah Conductor Dr. Elmer Copley as well as her mother Ruth Copley, also a gifted musician. As a Bethany College graduate, she continued her studies at the University of Colorado, the University of Texas and in New York City. She was honored as "Musician of the Year" from the Kansas Federation of Music Club 2004. Bethany College also awarded her with the Gold Award for Achievement.
Go Here to learn more of Ms. Copley's spectacular career, which began by being applauded as “one of America’s most gifted vocalists.”
Dr. Mark Lucas, BCG -- Current conductor of the Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performances since 2013.
He is the "first" conductor in the 21st Century to live-stream a Messiah performance due to the 2020 Covid pandemic, inspirationally, and beautifully. Continuing the legacy tradition of excellence is a sample HERE of his 2015 Bethany College Oratorio Messiah "Worthy is the Lamb and Amen" chorus, compared to the 2016 Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle Choir, HERE, and London's 2020 Royal Choral Society HERE. He is an Associate Professor of Music; Co-chair, Department of Music; Director of Choral Activities and Bethany Oratorio Society. After graduating from Bethany College with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education, at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, he received a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting in 1994 and later in 2007 a Doctor of Philosophy Degree with his Dissertation on Adolescent Males’ Motivation to Enroll or Not Enroll in Choir. In 2015, he would traveled to Kyoto, Japan, to participate in the Poster session at the International Symposium on Performance Science where he would present part of this dissertation. In May of 2018, he took the Bethany College Choir and Handbell Ensemble to Sweden and Germany to perform at various venues over a 10 day period. With the 2011 University of Oklahoma Touring Choir, he co-conducted an ad hoc ensemble comprised of current students and alumni performance tour of France with many venues. In August of 2010, he was the August Chorusmaster for the International Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria. In June of 2004, he was the Conductor of the Kansas Ambassadors of Music who co-conducted the choir for a group of more than 100 high school students as they performed in seven European countries for their seventeen day tour. Go HERE for more information on Dr. Lucas. Working on this 1/12/21.
SOURCES:
/\ Dr. Emory Lindquist's 1984, Hagbard Brase: Beloved Music Master, page 164
/\/\ Bethany College faculty information is from Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, pages 135-150, 163-164.
<> The "Centennial Edition: Choruses from Handel's Messiah" record album by Delta Records, 1981
# Ms. Karen Humphrey's 2012 Grace, Faith and the Power of Singing -- The Alma Christina Lind Swensson Story, pages _______
## Online information
BMs Bethany Magazines
Go HERE, to the beginning stories on music and the Messiah in Lindsborg and at Bethany College.
Rev. Dr. Olof Olsson, SUG -- As the founder and first pastor of Lindsborg's Bethany Church, he was the "first" to bring sacred classical music into the Smoky Valley in December of 1869; he moved on to Augustana College to become a professor in 1877 and was determined that Augustana would perform George Frederick Handel's Messiah, after he experienced its performance in London in 1879, which then became the beginning of a tradition in 1881 at Augustana College, and a year later at Lindsborg after Bethany Church's second pastor Carl Aaron Swensson first experienced that Augustana College Messiah performance /\/\
Alma Christina Lind-Swensson -- Was the "first and "only" woman conductor for the rehearsals of the 1882 Bethany Church Messiah; guided by husband Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson’s 1881 vision and with their collaboration, she became the Messiah performances’ organizer, rehearsals' conductor, and soloist; was later Bethany College music instructor; she was Church organist for 40 years, and was a cofounder of the far- reaching, nationally and internationally, Augustana Women's Missionary Society in 1892; she was Swedish born and an Illinois' Moline High School graduate # /\/\
To learn more, go HERE to Mrs. Alma Christina Lind Swensson ~ Remembering her as Mrs. Rev. Dr. Swensson, the First Lady* of Lindsborg
Samuel Thorstenberg, BCG , SUG -- Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor whose 11 year tenure
(1898-1909) showed great Messiah chorus growth from 183 to 487; as conductor, at times, he would also perform the bass soloist Messiah part; as a Bethany graduate,
his musical studies continued in New York and Europe /\/\
Hagbard Brase, SUG - Most famous and accomplished Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah conductor for 30+ years, 1915-1945, leaving Bethany after 53 years, 1900-1953; he was a Bethany College professor of organ, harmony, composition; he founded the College's nationally recognized capella choir; Swedish born, he studied at Sweden's College of Skara, Stockholm's Royal Conservatory of Music and in Germany; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's; in 1947, he was Knighted by Swedish Crown+
"Upon Brase's retirement in 1946 as conductor, a well-known music critic observed that one of the last of the finest type of European music masters in America had raised his baton for the last time." /\
Oscar Lofgren, BCG -- Bethany College professor of music and piano, "first" Dean of the College of Fine Arts,
1918-1948 (30 years), 48 years at Bethany, 1900-1948 /\/\
Oscar Thorsen, SUG, BCG -- Bethany College professor of piano for 54 years, 1901-1955, he was regarded
as a fine performer, and "a person of broad and deep culture;" his gift of hospitality was centered in his Lindsborg second floor apartment/studio, the venue for hundreds of recitals and social functions; he was a lover of music, art and European travel; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's; Swedish born, he studied music in Sweden including Karlstad, specializing in piano studies with renown teachers in Germany and the United States /\/\
Thure Jaderborg, BCG -- Bethany College professor of voice for 52 years, 1902-1954, was Oratorio Society Messiah
base soloist for many years with good press reviews and a public following; studied voice extensively in New York City after graduating Bethany; a large number of his students would become professional musicians /\/\
Dr. Lambert Dahlsten, BCG -- "Organist" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance;
Bethany College professor of piano and organ; Oratorio Society Messiah organist for 38 years; he was a Columbia University graduate with studies at University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School of Music, and Stockholm's Royal College of Music with Sweden's renown Gotthard Arnér <> BMs
Dr. Elmer Copley, ACG -- "Conductor" for Oratorio Society of Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance, which on its Delta Record recording credited him for "the national prestige currently enjoyed by the Oratorio Society, and the development over the past two decades, . . ." Five years before this in 1976, he was also the conductor for Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performance for His Majesty, Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. In "that" standard of "Messiah" traditional excellence, Dr. Copley excelled as the Messiah conductor for 26 years. Of English descent, he was an Augustana College graduate. His studies of music and conducting continued at the University of Colorado, University of Iowa, and at Juilliard School of Music. From 1960 to 1988, he was a professor of voice, director of the college choir, and conductor of festival music. In early 1988, Dr. Copley accepted for the Bethany College Oratorio Society the Governor's Arts Award for Performing Arts, at the Statehouse Rotunda
in Topeka, Kansas. This was a "first time" ever award! <> BMs
Go Here to the first section of three sections on this most dynamic conductor and on the performances for the King of Sweden's visit and for the Bethany College Centennial celebration.
Roger Thorstenberg, BCG -- "Trumpet Soloist" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance; Bethany College professor of brass instruments and theory, chairman of music; performed annually at the Messiah as the "Trumpet Soloist" whose talent was enjoyed at the United States Navy Band, Army 4th Infantry Division Band, Seventh Army Symphony, Arlington Symphony, Denver Municipal Band and Detroit Concert Band <>
Dr. David J. Higbee -- "Orchestra Conductor" for Oratorio Society Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance; Bethany College associate professor of music, conductor of Bethany Community Symphonic Band, Chamber Orchestra and Stage Band; a University of Colorado graduate with studies at the University of Michigan and University of Denver <>
T. David Lowe -- "Concertmaster" for Bethany College Centennial 1981 Messiah performance, Bethany College associate professor of music; studies and degrees from Juilliard School of Music, Columbia University and University of Colorado; was a violist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the United States Air Force Academy Strings <>
Dr. Joel Panciera -- "Conductor" for the historic Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 7, 1997. It was to be the "last" of such great 20th Century
Messiah public performances -- characterized so, by early history, when thousands of Messiah patrons flocked to Lindsborg's Bethany College to hear this most sacred music. Dr. Panciera was at Bethany College from 1996 to 1999 serving as Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department, Conductor of the College Choir and Oratorio Society. He received a Bachelor's Degree of Music in Organ Performance from Oberlin College, a Master's Degree of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and a Doctorate's Degree in Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma. He also spent a year of private study at Cambridge University, England. ##, BMs
Becky Copley, BCG -- She is Bethany College’s "first" graduate to become an international opera singer. Ms. Copley grew up in the shadow of her most gifted and dynamic father, Messiah Conductor Dr. Elmer Copley as well as her mother Ruth Copley, also a gifted musician. As a Bethany College graduate, she continued her studies at the University of Colorado, the University of Texas and in New York City. She was honored as "Musician of the Year" from the Kansas Federation of Music Club 2004. Bethany College also awarded her with the Gold Award for Achievement.
Go Here to learn more of Ms. Copley's spectacular career, which began by being applauded as “one of America’s most gifted vocalists.”
Dr. Mark Lucas, BCG -- Current conductor of the Bethany College Oratorio Society Messiah performances since 2013.
He is the "first" conductor in the 21st Century to live-stream a Messiah performance due to the 2020 Covid pandemic, inspirationally, and beautifully. Continuing the legacy tradition of excellence is a sample HERE of his 2015 Bethany College Oratorio Messiah "Worthy is the Lamb and Amen" chorus, compared to the 2016 Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle Choir, HERE, and London's 2020 Royal Choral Society HERE. He is an Associate Professor of Music; Co-chair, Department of Music; Director of Choral Activities and Bethany Oratorio Society. After graduating from Bethany College with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education, at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, he received a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting in 1994 and later in 2007 a Doctor of Philosophy Degree with his Dissertation on Adolescent Males’ Motivation to Enroll or Not Enroll in Choir. In 2015, he would traveled to Kyoto, Japan, to participate in the Poster session at the International Symposium on Performance Science where he would present part of this dissertation. In May of 2018, he took the Bethany College Choir and Handbell Ensemble to Sweden and Germany to perform at various venues over a 10 day period. With the 2011 University of Oklahoma Touring Choir, he co-conducted an ad hoc ensemble comprised of current students and alumni performance tour of France with many venues. In August of 2010, he was the August Chorusmaster for the International Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria. In June of 2004, he was the Conductor of the Kansas Ambassadors of Music who co-conducted the choir for a group of more than 100 high school students as they performed in seven European countries for their seventeen day tour. Go HERE for more information on Dr. Lucas. Working on this 1/12/21.
SOURCES:
/\ Dr. Emory Lindquist's 1984, Hagbard Brase: Beloved Music Master, page 164
/\/\ Bethany College faculty information is from Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, pages 135-150, 163-164.
<> The "Centennial Edition: Choruses from Handel's Messiah" record album by Delta Records, 1981
# Ms. Karen Humphrey's 2012 Grace, Faith and the Power of Singing -- The Alma Christina Lind Swensson Story, pages _______
## Online information
BMs Bethany Magazines
Go HERE, to the beginning stories on music and the Messiah in Lindsborg and at Bethany College.
Painting
Kansas: Lydia Sohlberg Deere artist
Swedes in Painting* /\
> Painters affiliated with Bethany College
The first art instructors: Miss Lucy Osgood -- 1890-1891; Mrs. Hannah Swensson & Mrs. Marie Swensson, 1891-1892
Miss Addie Covell, 1892-1893 /\
> Painters affiliated with Bethany College
The first art instructors: Miss Lucy Osgood -- 1890-1891; Mrs. Hannah Swensson & Mrs. Marie Swensson, 1891-1892
Miss Addie Covell, 1892-1893 /\
~ European Schooled Professors at Bethany College ~
Olof Grafström, SUG -- 1893-1897 -- A Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts graduate, studying with renown-to-be artist Anders Zorn, he was a celebrated portrait, landscape and riverscape artist of the American Northwest when he arrived at Bethany College in 1893 until 1897 when he became an Augustana College art professor specializing in "altar art" for the Augustana Synod Churches of the Midwest. /\
Carl Lotavé, SUG -- 1897-1899 -- A Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts graduate, studying with renown-to-be artist Anders Zorn, then studied art in Paris for two years, he was renown in Europe and New York for painting European royalty and famous persons, he arrived as the Bethany College art professor in 1897 and in 1899 left to paint Native American scenes of the American West for the Smithsonian Institution, finishing his career in New York City painting famous World War I American Generals; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's, a fellow art student while in Stockholm /\
Sven Birger Sandzén, SUG -- 1899-1946-- Bethany College art professor, then to become an Artist in Residence until c1949 totaling 50 years at Bethany. He was the last European trained artist and art professor at Bethany College and in Lindsborg. After studies at Skara, Sweden he attended Lund University, then the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, finishing with renown-to-be artist Anders Zorn there, then traveling on to Paris for a half of year study under trained École des Beaux-Arts Edmond François Aman-Jean, a recognized artist in leading European galleries, before he traveled to Lindsborg's Bethany College to begin his career as an artist. While at Bethany in the early years, he exhibited his art throughout the United States and in Sweden. He was the community's most beloved celebrated artist; his celebrity spread throughout Kansas, the Midwest and to Swedish Americans everywhere and to Sweden. He was a cofounder of the ongoing 1899 Midwest Art Exhibition held annually during the Messiah Festival and founder of the Smoky Hill Art Club in 1913 which numbered 400 at its peak. In 1957, after his passing, he was honored by the established Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery; in 1901 and 1940, he was knighted by the Swedish Crown+ /\
Carl Lotavé, SUG -- 1897-1899 -- A Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts graduate, studying with renown-to-be artist Anders Zorn, then studied art in Paris for two years, he was renown in Europe and New York for painting European royalty and famous persons, he arrived as the Bethany College art professor in 1897 and in 1899 left to paint Native American scenes of the American West for the Smithsonian Institution, finishing his career in New York City painting famous World War I American Generals; he was a close personal friend of Sandzén's, a fellow art student while in Stockholm /\
Sven Birger Sandzén, SUG -- 1899-1946-- Bethany College art professor, then to become an Artist in Residence until c1949 totaling 50 years at Bethany. He was the last European trained artist and art professor at Bethany College and in Lindsborg. After studies at Skara, Sweden he attended Lund University, then the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, finishing with renown-to-be artist Anders Zorn there, then traveling on to Paris for a half of year study under trained École des Beaux-Arts Edmond François Aman-Jean, a recognized artist in leading European galleries, before he traveled to Lindsborg's Bethany College to begin his career as an artist. While at Bethany in the early years, he exhibited his art throughout the United States and in Sweden. He was the community's most beloved celebrated artist; his celebrity spread throughout Kansas, the Midwest and to Swedish Americans everywhere and to Sweden. He was a cofounder of the ongoing 1899 Midwest Art Exhibition held annually during the Messiah Festival and founder of the Smoky Hill Art Club in 1913 which numbered 400 at its peak. In 1957, after his passing, he was honored by the established Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery; in 1901 and 1940, he was knighted by the Swedish Crown+ /\
~ Some Advanced Art Students of Professor Sandzén's ~
Anton Pearson, BCG -- Born in Lund, Sweden; student and close friend of Birger Sandzén , a prolific artist and Bethany College art instructor (See also Woodcarving)
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- Considered an advanced art student of Birger Sandzén, she was a prolific artist, and a close family friend of her teacher-to-be; she assisted him with the organization of the Smoky Hill Art Club established in 1913, she served as its vice president in the 1920s when Sandzén was president; she graduated from Bethany College in 1923 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and in 1925 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, and taught summer sessions in art in 1925 and 1928 while showing her art work with Sandzén and other students in Kansas
Hilding Jaderborg, BCG -- Artist par excellence, student of Birger Sandzén, nearly identical in style
Signe E. Larson, BCG--A Sandzén celebrated artist at Bethany and in Lindsborg, traveled abroad sharing her "Chalk Talk"
Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough, BCG -- Artist, daughter of Birger Sandzén, Bethany College art instructor 1963, art student of her father, continued art studies in Paris and New York.
To learn more on the beginnings of Bethany College art, go HERE, and more on Lydia's Art Professor Sven Birger Sandzén, go HERE.
/\ Bethany College faculty information is from Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, pages 175-185; also from Lindquist's 1993 Birger Sandzén: An Illustrated Biography.
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- Considered an advanced art student of Birger Sandzén, she was a prolific artist, and a close family friend of her teacher-to-be; she assisted him with the organization of the Smoky Hill Art Club established in 1913, she served as its vice president in the 1920s when Sandzén was president; she graduated from Bethany College in 1923 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and in 1925 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, and taught summer sessions in art in 1925 and 1928 while showing her art work with Sandzén and other students in Kansas
Hilding Jaderborg, BCG -- Artist par excellence, student of Birger Sandzén, nearly identical in style
Signe E. Larson, BCG--A Sandzén celebrated artist at Bethany and in Lindsborg, traveled abroad sharing her "Chalk Talk"
Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough, BCG -- Artist, daughter of Birger Sandzén, Bethany College art instructor 1963, art student of her father, continued art studies in Paris and New York.
To learn more on the beginnings of Bethany College art, go HERE, and more on Lydia's Art Professor Sven Birger Sandzén, go HERE.
/\ Bethany College faculty information is from Emory Lindquist's 1975 book, Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college, pages 175-185; also from Lindquist's 1993 Birger Sandzén: An Illustrated Biography.
> Painters moving to Lindsborg, not originally part of Bethany College
Gustav Nathaniel (G.N.) Malm, SUG -- Swedish born, celebrated artist/businessman, an alter and Kansas landscape artist; an illustrator; a stencils designer; organized the founding for the Lindsborg Messiah Lutheran English speaking church of 1908, he has been the subject of Swedish and Swedish American historian writers, such as found in the 1989 book, G. N. Malm -- a Swedish immigrant's varied career by Dr. Emory Lindquist with such additional chapters on Malm by President of the University of Minnesota Nils Hasselmo on his Swedish language and writing, by Vernon Holm
on his stencils and stencilings, and by American civilization educator and Fulbright fellow of University Oslo Dorothy Burton Skårdal on his literary achievements.
Lester Raymer -- Of English descent was a private person who was to become a renown virtuoso artist, as well as a "behind the scenes" Lindsborg community supporter. Perhaps his most meaningful and greatest painting that he created in the Swedish Lindsborg community was that of the King of Sweden on a white stallion flanked in the background by the Swedish Pavilion and the Bethany Lutheran Church.
Gustav Nathaniel (G.N.) Malm, SUG -- Swedish born, celebrated artist/businessman, an alter and Kansas landscape artist; an illustrator; a stencils designer; organized the founding for the Lindsborg Messiah Lutheran English speaking church of 1908, he has been the subject of Swedish and Swedish American historian writers, such as found in the 1989 book, G. N. Malm -- a Swedish immigrant's varied career by Dr. Emory Lindquist with such additional chapters on Malm by President of the University of Minnesota Nils Hasselmo on his Swedish language and writing, by Vernon Holm
on his stencils and stencilings, and by American civilization educator and Fulbright fellow of University Oslo Dorothy Burton Skårdal on his literary achievements.
Lester Raymer -- Of English descent was a private person who was to become a renown virtuoso artist, as well as a "behind the scenes" Lindsborg community supporter. Perhaps his most meaningful and greatest painting that he created in the Swedish Lindsborg community was that of the King of Sweden on a white stallion flanked in the background by the Swedish Pavilion and the Bethany Lutheran Church.
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
by
Lester Raymer
by
Lester Raymer
Source: KING CARL XVI GUSTAF VISIT 1976 YouTube 6/22/2009 by Chris Abercrombie
Raymer was born in 1907 in the farming community of Alva, Oklahoma, and died in Lindsborg in 1991. In his early childhood, he started drawing and experimenting with a wide variety of art forms. Graduating from the Chicago Art Institute in 1933, he returned to his family farm to create his art. Marrying a Swede from Lindsborg, Ramona Weddle, he moved there in 1945 where he continued his work in privacy as an amazing and prolific artist well known in the American art world then. As a result, in 1988, a society was established in his name for the preservation of Kansas art and culture; and, in turn, a museum was established in 1997. To learn more, go HERE to American Artist Lester Raymer ~ Remembering him as the renown virtuoso artist and "behind the scenes" community supporter.
Raymer Society for the Arts, since 1988
Founders: Lester and Ramona Raymer
Director: Mrs. Marsha Howe, BCG
It was created for the preservation of Kansas art and culture
which then led to the founding of
The Red Barn Studio Museum - The Working Studio of Artist Lester Raymer, since 1997
Director: Mrs. Marsha Howe, BCG
It is dedicated to showcasing the art of Lester Raymer, while supporting visiting artists in the Artist in Residency (AIR) program and the occasional on-site art class programs, along with periodic art auctions held online.
For current information, go HERE.
(Information for this piece has come from the Red Barn Studio Museum website, Kansapedia and AskARK.)
* * *
SUPPORTING THE ARTS
** The Lindsborg Arts Council **
Founders: Lester and Ramona Raymer
Director: Mrs. Marsha Howe, BCG
It was created for the preservation of Kansas art and culture
which then led to the founding of
The Red Barn Studio Museum - The Working Studio of Artist Lester Raymer, since 1997
Director: Mrs. Marsha Howe, BCG
It is dedicated to showcasing the art of Lester Raymer, while supporting visiting artists in the Artist in Residency (AIR) program and the occasional on-site art class programs, along with periodic art auctions held online.
For current information, go HERE.
(Information for this piece has come from the Red Barn Studio Museum website, Kansapedia and AskARK.)
* * *
SUPPORTING THE ARTS
** The Lindsborg Arts Council **
It should be noted that today's Lindsborg Arts Council was organized in 1980 by a group of Bethany Alumni which initial objective was to support community artists and college art students to further their education in the particular art medium they are studying. Since its organization, its objectives have broadened. For current information, go HERE.
* * *
* * *
> For folk art painters scroll down to "Through Their Swedish Folklife Cultural Heritage Individual Projects" to Swedes in Folk Art Painting
Photography
Lydia Sohlberg Deere's "Hats" series
Swedes in Photography*
Bror Gustaf Gröndal -- Swedish born (1855-1948), professional photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and
the Smoky Valley, the community's finest photographer (1887-1948)
To learn more on Gröndal, go HERE.
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- as am amateur photographer from 1900-1925, she used young women first to model hats from her the Sohlberg Millinery Shop in Lindsborg, she then extended to children and college students to photograph especially after she founded the Bethany College Campus Association for "first time" campus landscaping projects, when her subjects would also become the campus and the buildings, then later when married to Emil Deere her subjects would be concerned with the Coronado Heights projects of which he played a major role.
For Lydia's Lindsborg photography, go HERE; for her Bethany College photography, go HERE.
Dale Hoag -- Professional photographer of Swedish Lindsborg, Bethany Church and Bethany College leaders
Hilding Jaderborg, BCG -- Professional photographer of Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Albert N. Lundquist, BCG -- Professional photographer of Lundquist Studio for Bethany College and Lindsborg
Tom Jaderborg, BCG -- Professional photographer for Birger Sandzén, An Illustrated Biography of 1992, the stunning work of which was inadvertently not credited to him; former owner of Jaderborg Photography
Bror Gustaf Gröndal -- Swedish born (1855-1948), professional photographer of early Bethany College, Lindsborg and
the Smoky Valley, the community's finest photographer (1887-1948)
To learn more on Gröndal, go HERE.
Lydia Sohlberg Deere, BCG -- as am amateur photographer from 1900-1925, she used young women first to model hats from her the Sohlberg Millinery Shop in Lindsborg, she then extended to children and college students to photograph especially after she founded the Bethany College Campus Association for "first time" campus landscaping projects, when her subjects would also become the campus and the buildings, then later when married to Emil Deere her subjects would be concerned with the Coronado Heights projects of which he played a major role.
For Lydia's Lindsborg photography, go HERE; for her Bethany College photography, go HERE.
Dale Hoag -- Professional photographer of Swedish Lindsborg, Bethany Church and Bethany College leaders
Hilding Jaderborg, BCG -- Professional photographer of Bethany College, Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley
Albert N. Lundquist, BCG -- Professional photographer of Lundquist Studio for Bethany College and Lindsborg
Tom Jaderborg, BCG -- Professional photographer for Birger Sandzén, An Illustrated Biography of 1992, the stunning work of which was inadvertently not credited to him; former owner of Jaderborg Photography
Theater
Home of Broadway RFD / Bing source
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
* * *
Through Their
Language and Literature
~ Swedish culture sustainability endeavors ~
Teaching
Swedes Teaching Swedish*
Alma Luise Olson, BCG
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG
Maj-Britt Hawk, BCG
Gretchen Esping BCG
Alma Luise Olson, BCG
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG
Maj-Britt Hawk, BCG
Gretchen Esping BCG
Translating
Smoky Valley's First Book
Swedes Translating Swedish to English*
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG, for the
1909 Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill River Dalen by her father Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated it to the 1965 Pioneer Swedish- American Culture in Central Kansas
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG, for the
1919 "Lindsborg Efter Femtio Ӓr” by her father Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated it to the 1969 "The Smoky Valley in The After Years"
Alma Luise Olson, BCG, used in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, in NYC, Lindsborg and at Bethany College.
Rev. Martin Ringstrom, SUG, 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
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG, for Lindsborg residents’ old letters from Swedish relatives
Maj-Britt Hawk, BCG
Gretchen Esping, BCG
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG, for the
1909 Lindsborg, Bidrag Till Svenskarnas och Den Lutherska Kyrkans Historia i Smoky Hill River Dalen by her father Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated it to the 1965 Pioneer Swedish- American Culture in Central Kansas
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG, for the
1919 "Lindsborg Efter Femtio Ӓr” by her father Rev. Alfred Bergen, translated it to the 1969 "The Smoky Valley in The After Years"
Alma Luise Olson, BCG, used in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, in NYC, Lindsborg and at Bethany College.
Rev. Martin Ringstrom, SUG, 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
Dr. Leon Lungstrom, BCG, for Lindsborg residents’ old letters from Swedish relatives
Maj-Britt Hawk, BCG
Gretchen Esping, BCG
Writing
Swedes' Books, Publications, Articles from "The Smoky Valley Writers"*
Chris Abercrombie, BCG
Rev. Dr. Alfred Bergen, ATSG
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG
Alf Brorson, SUG (of Torsby, Sweden)
Bill Carlson, BCG
Bror Carlsson SUG (of Torsby, Sweden)
Thomas N. Holmquist, BCG
Karen A. Humphrey
Elizabeth Jaderborg
Dr. Emory Lindquist, BCG
Dr. Leon Lundstrom, BCG
John Marshall
Rev. Eugene K. Nelson, BCG,
& Bethany Home 75th Anniversary Writers
Alma Luise Olson, BCG
Anna Olsson
A. John Pearson
Kenneth Sjogren, BCG
Rev. Dr. Carl Arron Swensson, ACG
To learn more, go HERE.
Chris Abercrombie, BCG
Rev. Dr. Alfred Bergen, ATSG
Ruth Bergen Billdt, BCG
Alf Brorson, SUG (of Torsby, Sweden)
Bill Carlson, BCG
Bror Carlsson SUG (of Torsby, Sweden)
Thomas N. Holmquist, BCG
Karen A. Humphrey
Elizabeth Jaderborg
Dr. Emory Lindquist, BCG
Dr. Leon Lundstrom, BCG
John Marshall
Rev. Eugene K. Nelson, BCG,
& Bethany Home 75th Anniversary Writers
Alma Luise Olson, BCG
Anna Olsson
A. John Pearson
Kenneth Sjogren, BCG
Rev. Dr. Carl Arron Swensson, ACG
To learn more, go HERE.
* * *
Through Their
Architecture
Through Their
Architecture
Deere-Cochran Swedish stone house and stable ruins. Photo FC.
Stone Houses and Barns in the Smoky Valley*
Magnus Carlson - A builder of Bethany Church and Old Main
Claude Koehn - Restorer/preservationist - par excellence
Kyle Peterson, BCG- Swedish stone house historian
To learn more, go HERE to Their 1873 Swede House.
Magnus Carlson - A builder of Bethany Church and Old Main
Claude Koehn - Restorer/preservationist - par excellence
Kyle Peterson, BCG- Swedish stone house historian
To learn more, go HERE to Their 1873 Swede House.
Jaderborg Mansion: CIRCA Old Houses
Lindsborg's Early Home Builders**
The Brandt Brothers:
Joseph and Ed
Lindsborg Building Company:
Frank Lindberg
Henry Goodholm
John Josephson
Albin and Henry Goodholm
The Palmquist Brothers:
John and August
To learn more, go HERE to The Swedish Lindsborg Builders.
The Brandt Brothers:
Joseph and Ed
Lindsborg Building Company:
Frank Lindberg
Henry Goodholm
John Josephson
Albin and Henry Goodholm
The Palmquist Brothers:
John and August
To learn more, go HERE to The Swedish Lindsborg Builders.
* * *
Through Their
Swedish Folklife Cultural Heritage Organizations
~ Swedish culture sustainability endeavors ~
Folklife Institutions, Clubs and Groups
1986 Swedish-American Folklife Institute of Central Kansas – Now online only.
Principals: President Dr. Greta Swenson, GACG; and Director Mark Esping and Mardel Esping, BCGs
To learn more, go HERE to “Dr. Greta Swenson & Mr. and Mrs. Mark Esping,” and, also, go HERE to the website.
1996 Swedish-American Heritage Center – Now retired.
Principals: Director Mark Esping and Mardel Esping, BCGs
To learn more go HERE to "Their Folklife Institute's Swedish-American Heritage Center, 1996"
Principals: President Dr. Greta Swenson, GACG; and Director Mark Esping and Mardel Esping, BCGs
To learn more, go HERE to “Dr. Greta Swenson & Mr. and Mrs. Mark Esping,” and, also, go HERE to the website.
1996 Swedish-American Heritage Center – Now retired.
Principals: Director Mark Esping and Mardel Esping, BCGs
To learn more go HERE to "Their Folklife Institute's Swedish-American Heritage Center, 1996"
Folklife Institute Folk Art Crafts' Projects -- a sampling
LCVB photo, 2019
Swedes in Svensk Hyllningsfest Costumes Collections
Mark and Mardel Esping of the Swedish-American Folklife Institute of Central Kansas continue to collect used costumes of past Svensk Hyllningsfest celebrations that are passed on to Mrs. Marla Elmquist and the Hyllningsfest Costumes Ladies who restore and preserve them.
Swedes in Folk Art Ljuskrona
Mark and Mardel Esping, and Marla Esping Elmquist, BCGs
Mark and Mardel Esping of the Swedish-American Folklife Institute of Central Kansas continue to collect used costumes of past Svensk Hyllningsfest celebrations that are passed on to Mrs. Marla Elmquist and the Hyllningsfest Costumes Ladies who restore and preserve them.
Swedes in Folk Art Ljuskrona
Mark and Mardel Esping, and Marla Esping Elmquist, BCGs
Photograph by Mark Esping.
Go HERE to see the 2020 Lindsborg Christmas presentation on the "Ljuskröna and Apple Tree" by Mrs. Elmquist.
For earliest information on the "Ljuskröna" from Mrs. Mardel Esping click on Download File
Swedes in Folk Art Weaving
Mardel Esping, BCG
Swedes in Folk Art Metal Work
Malcolm Esping -- Gifted/celebrated Metal Work Artist, Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Malcolm Esping’s apprentices -- Mardel Esping and Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist, BCGs
Gretchen Esping BCG
Mardel Esping, BCG
Swedes in Folk Art Metal Work
Malcolm Esping -- Gifted/celebrated Metal Work Artist, Swedish Wedding Crown Designer
Malcolm Esping’s apprentices -- Mardel Esping and Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist, BCGs
Gretchen Esping BCG
Folk Handwork / Needlework Club
By artist and handwork Bethany College instructor
Lydia Sohlberg Deere
By artist and handwork Bethany College instructor
Lydia Sohlberg Deere
Swedes in the 1927 Lindsborg Swedish Club of Embroidery Handwork**
(Formerly "Föreningen för Skandenaviska Handarbeten" translated "Society for Scandinavian Handwork")
Mrs. Carl Anderson
Mrs. Hagbard Brase
Mrs. Emil O. Deere, BCG -- Founder
Mrs. Thure Jaderborg
Mrs. Carl Lincoln
Mrs. Ray Oberholser
It is very likely that several of these ladies were Bethany College Graduates.
To learn more, go HERE to Lydia Sohlberg Deere's 1927 "Lindsborg Swedish Club's" Handwork -- Swedish / Scandinavian handwork preserved and promoted for over 40 years.
(Formerly "Föreningen för Skandenaviska Handarbeten" translated "Society for Scandinavian Handwork")
Mrs. Carl Anderson
Mrs. Hagbard Brase
Mrs. Emil O. Deere, BCG -- Founder
Mrs. Thure Jaderborg
Mrs. Carl Lincoln
Mrs. Ray Oberholser
It is very likely that several of these ladies were Bethany College Graduates.
To learn more, go HERE to Lydia Sohlberg Deere's 1927 "Lindsborg Swedish Club's" Handwork -- Swedish / Scandinavian handwork preserved and promoted for over 40 years.
Folk Dance and Music Groups
By Dalecarlian Artist Rita Sharp
By Dalecarlian Artist Rita Sharp
Dalecarlian Artist: Rita Sharp
Swede Folk Dance Groups –ongoing at home
1941 "Swedish Folk Games" organized by Fritz Carlson, Charles Weddle, Arvid Berggren
1963 "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Elizabeth Jaderborg (High School Students)
-- traveling around the country annually to perform; and to Sweden every four years
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 for Mrs. Jaderborg's "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" founded in 1963.
1941 "Swedish Folk Games" organized by Fritz Carlson, Charles Weddle, Arvid Berggren
1963 "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" organized by Elizabeth Jaderborg (High School Students)
-- traveling around the country annually to perform; and to Sweden every four years
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 for Mrs. Jaderborg's "Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers" founded in 1963.
* * *
Through Their
Swedish Folklife Cultural Heritage Individual Projects
~ Swedish culture sustainability endeavors ~
Through Their
Swedish Folklife Cultural Heritage Individual Projects
~ Swedish culture sustainability endeavors ~
Woodcarvings by Oscar Gunnarson
Source: ebay sale photograph of "Figurine Sculpture of Swedish Woman and Man
Swedes teaching Sloyd, Pyrography, Embroidery and Sewing Bethany College Classes*
Amalia Maria Rabenius, SUG, -- Swedish born, Lady Principal of the Bethany Model School, 1900 - 1907; was "first"
and only instructor to teach Sloyd and pyrography (wood burning), taught embroider
and sewing also.<>
Lydia Sohlberg, BCGs --Replaced Miss Rabenius as Lady Principal; taught embroidery and sewing during her tenure as Matron of the Ladies Dormitory at Lane Hart Hal, 1907-1913
> Swede Research Writer on the Folk Art Sloyd and Pyrography
Dr. Marlysue Esping Holmquist, BCG
To learn more on Miss Rabenius and Sloyd and Pyrography, go to Dr. Holmquist's article/flyer titled: Sloyd Furniture Pyrography Pieces by Birger Sandzén, Amalia Maria Rabenius & G. N. Malm presented at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery 2019 "121st Annual Midwest Art Exhibition" HERE.
Swedes in Folk Art Stencil Design Production**
G.N. Malm
Swedes in Folk Art Woodcarving**
Dave Anderson
Anton Pearson, Norman Malm, Jim Malm, i.e. grandfather, son, grandson*
Lester Raymer
Hugo Shogren
*Go HERE to this family website: Swedish American Woodcarvers of Lindsborg
Swedes in Concrete Sculptures and Woodcarvings
Oscar Gunnarson
Swedes in Folk Art Painting**
Shirley Malm -- Kurbits artist, preservationist of all art type, "Artist in Resident" at Hemslöjd, Inc. for years, established Station Studio & Gallery
Shirley Malm -- Kurbits artist, preservationist of all art type, "Artist in Resident" at Hemslöjd, Inc. for years, established Station Studio & Gallery
By Kurbits artist Shirley Malm
on Lindsborg's "Old Iron Bridge"
on Lindsborg's "Old Iron Bridge"
Kurbits Artist: Shirley Malm. FC photo.
Robert Miller -- Kurbits artist; award-winning folk artist & ceramicist; Scandinavian toys designer; Lindsborg "arts" promoter
Rita Sharp -- Dalecarlian artist, former "Folk Design Studio" co-owner, works featured in Scandinavian art exhibits
Robert Walker -- Dalecarlian artist, former "Folk Design Studio" co-owner
Carla Wilson -- Kurbits folk painter
Rita Sharp -- Dalecarlian artist, former "Folk Design Studio" co-owner, works featured in Scandinavian art exhibits
Robert Walker -- Dalecarlian artist, former "Folk Design Studio" co-owner
Carla Wilson -- Kurbits folk painter
* * *
Through Their
Swedish Traditions
~ Swedish cultural sustainability endeavors ~
Through Their
Swedish Traditions
~ Swedish cultural sustainability endeavors ~
Saint Lucia, Jullota, Saint Lucia
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 Midsummer Day in June.
Svensk Hyllningsfest
Yet, unique to Lindsborg is the celebration of the October Svensk Hyllningsfest, a biannual Swedish American pioneer festival. It was originally organized in 1941 by a Dutchman, Dr. William Holwerda, (who quickly became an honorary Lindsborg Swede as many non-Swedes have in Lindsborg for similar contributions).
Part of this unique-to-Lindsborg-only Swedish American festival is a chosen King and Queen of mature ages in their late 60s or older who lead the parade down Main Street.
A few of these royal couples have been Steve and Patty Karstadt in 2003; Don and Dorene Anderson in 2009; Chester and Jeanette Peterson in 2017; and Ron and Marsha Rolander in 2019. These couples have been perfect examples of the Swedes Svensk Hyllningsfest Kings and Queens who preceded them – devoted and committed Swedes promoting Lindsborg's Swedishness in countless ways. To learn more, go HERE.
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 Midsummer Day in June.
Svensk Hyllningsfest
Yet, unique to Lindsborg is the celebration of the October Svensk Hyllningsfest, a biannual Swedish American pioneer festival. It was originally organized in 1941 by a Dutchman, Dr. William Holwerda, (who quickly became an honorary Lindsborg Swede as many non-Swedes have in Lindsborg for similar contributions).
Part of this unique-to-Lindsborg-only Swedish American festival is a chosen King and Queen of mature ages in their late 60s or older who lead the parade down Main Street.
A few of these royal couples have been Steve and Patty Karstadt in 2003; Don and Dorene Anderson in 2009; Chester and Jeanette Peterson in 2017; and Ron and Marsha Rolander in 2019. These couples have been perfect examples of the Swedes Svensk Hyllningsfest Kings and Queens who preceded them – devoted and committed Swedes promoting Lindsborg's Swedishness in countless ways. To learn more, go HERE.
* * *
Through Their
Smoky Valley Historical, Cultural and Christian Organizations
~ last-link organizations to Smoky Valley early history and Swedish culture ~
From 1919-2019
Through Their
Smoky Valley Historical, Cultural and Christian Organizations
~ last-link organizations to Smoky Valley early history and Swedish culture ~
From 1919-2019
Castle at Coronado Heights' summit. FC photo.
* *
Lindsborg Historical Society (LHS), 1919, the name changed in 1926 to Smoky Valley Historical Society, and the named changed again to its current name Smoky Valley Historical Association, (SVHA) since 1963
LHS 1919 Founders: William Ahlstrom, Emil O. Deere, William Hagstram, R. Johnson, G.N. Malm, C.A. Nelson,
Birger Sandzén
SVHA-Members of note: Elizabeth Jaderborg, Elston Flohr; Chester Peterson, Chris Abercrombie
To learn more on the very beginnings of this fine organization, go HERE. and go HERE to its website.
Notable SVHA Sustainability Projects
> Coronado Heights, since 1919
Preservation, restoration, promotion
> Supporting
The publishing of books authored by local Swedes and Swedish Americans
> Authored and Printed
Where Did They Live? Early Residences of Lindsborg KS, 1993
> Committee chairman Elston Flohr, Eunice Gunnarson, Kathryn Franz, Hugo Lindahl, Pearlida Peterson, Ingebord Peterson, Mrs. Ted Palmquist, Mildred Johnson, Edwin Rooth, Robert Lundgren,
and Estred Barfield.
Go HERE to see the publication of " Where Did They Live? "
> Created, Designed, Authored, Mapped and Laid Out
The VӒLKOMMEN TRAIL -- Exploring History Along LINDSBORG'S VӒLKOMMEN TRAIL, 2006:
> Committee chairman Corky Malm, Ken Branch, Bill Carlson, Don Howe, Margaret Nelson, John Pearson,
Chet Peterson, Ken Swisher;
> History signs sponsors: Lindsborg Quarterback Club, Wallace Chevrolet of McPherson, First Bank of
McPherson and Assaria, Doris Johnson Stump, Mid-Kansas Co-op, Dauer Welding and Machine, Hemslöjd,
Inc., Curtis and Jill Enterprises LLC, Corky and Deloris Malm, Lindsborg Concrete Products, Midway Motors of McPherson, Dr. Duane and Nancy Fredrickson, Lindsborg State Bank, Scott's Hometown Foods, Farmers State Bank
* *
McPherson County Historical and Archeological Society at McPherson, since the early 1930s to the early 1940s
There were many members. Member Dr. Leon Lungstrom's notated that Emil O. Deere's membership began there in 1933 and the Society would experience an eventual falling off of membership at some point for a season.
Lindsborg Historical Society (LHS), 1919, the name changed in 1926 to Smoky Valley Historical Society, and the named changed again to its current name Smoky Valley Historical Association, (SVHA) since 1963
LHS 1919 Founders: William Ahlstrom, Emil O. Deere, William Hagstram, R. Johnson, G.N. Malm, C.A. Nelson,
Birger Sandzén
SVHA-Members of note: Elizabeth Jaderborg, Elston Flohr; Chester Peterson, Chris Abercrombie
To learn more on the very beginnings of this fine organization, go HERE. and go HERE to its website.
Notable SVHA Sustainability Projects
> Coronado Heights, since 1919
Preservation, restoration, promotion
> Supporting
The publishing of books authored by local Swedes and Swedish Americans
> Authored and Printed
Where Did They Live? Early Residences of Lindsborg KS, 1993
> Committee chairman Elston Flohr, Eunice Gunnarson, Kathryn Franz, Hugo Lindahl, Pearlida Peterson, Ingebord Peterson, Mrs. Ted Palmquist, Mildred Johnson, Edwin Rooth, Robert Lundgren,
and Estred Barfield.
Go HERE to see the publication of " Where Did They Live? "
> Created, Designed, Authored, Mapped and Laid Out
The VӒLKOMMEN TRAIL -- Exploring History Along LINDSBORG'S VӒLKOMMEN TRAIL, 2006:
> Committee chairman Corky Malm, Ken Branch, Bill Carlson, Don Howe, Margaret Nelson, John Pearson,
Chet Peterson, Ken Swisher;
> History signs sponsors: Lindsborg Quarterback Club, Wallace Chevrolet of McPherson, First Bank of
McPherson and Assaria, Doris Johnson Stump, Mid-Kansas Co-op, Dauer Welding and Machine, Hemslöjd,
Inc., Curtis and Jill Enterprises LLC, Corky and Deloris Malm, Lindsborg Concrete Products, Midway Motors of McPherson, Dr. Duane and Nancy Fredrickson, Lindsborg State Bank, Scott's Hometown Foods, Farmers State Bank
* *
McPherson County Historical and Archeological Society at McPherson, since the early 1930s to the early 1940s
There were many members. Member Dr. Leon Lungstrom's notated that Emil O. Deere's membership began there in 1933 and the Society would experience an eventual falling off of membership at some point for a season.
- Archeology Dig -
- Bethany College Professor and Dean Emil O. Deere at site showing the FIND of a mammoths' tusk (right) -
Mammoth's lived from around 5 millions years ago during the Pliocene period to about 4,000 years ago in the Holocene period
Source: Mammoth -- Wikipedia
- Bethany College Professor and Dean Emil O. Deere at site showing the FIND of a mammoths' tusk (right) -
Mammoth's lived from around 5 millions years ago during the Pliocene period to about 4,000 years ago in the Holocene period
Source: Mammoth -- Wikipedia
Deere would help reactivate the Society with Jim Cassler and Anton Peterson in 1962 and it was given the new name as shown below:
McPherson County Historical Society, since 1962
The first president was Jim Cassler and the first vice president was Anton Peterson
Past Presidents: Anton Peterson, Linn Peterson, David Nigh
From the Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1962, McPherson Sentinel article "Form County Historical Society Here," the initial plans of the Society were to "set up a system of compiling all historical data of McPherson County and acquiring a building that might be used as a county museum ..." As a result, a building was purchased by the Society and it was named the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1962. Information sources: Past Society president David Nigh, and Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book: History of Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas
* *
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, since 1957
Founders: Artist Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough, BCG , and Pelham Charles Greenough III
Past Directors:
Pelham and Margaret Greenough, Carl William Peterson, BCG; Larry Griffis, BCG,
Past Author of "Gallery Notes:
Researcher archivist retired Bethany College English Professor Dr. Delmar Homan
For further information, go HERE.
* *
McPherson County Old Mill Museum, since 1962
Past Directors: Tib Anderson, Jeanne Mogenson, Dorman Lehman
For further information, go HERE.
* *
The Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, since 1963
Founder: Elizabeth Jaderborg
For further information, go HERE.
* *
American Scandinavian Association of the Great Plains, since 1971
Founder: Duane Fredrickson, Md.
For further information, go HERE
* *
The Associated Churches of Lindsborg (TACOL), since 1980
The member churches of TACOL are these according to the
Lindsborg News-Record of December 24, 2020:
B:
First Baptist Church -- (American Baptist Church with Swedish Baptist ties)
Smoky Valley Independent Baptist Church
Crosspoint Church (Southern Baptist)
C:
Saint Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church,
Evangelical Covenant Church
L:
Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA,
Falun-Salemsborg Lutheran Parish, ELCA
Fremont Lutheran Church, NALC,
Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA
Andover Lutheran Church, ELCA
(of Windom, Kansas, established by Andover, Illinois Swedes)
M:
Trinity United Methodist Church
* *
McPherson County Historical Society, since 1962
The first president was Jim Cassler and the first vice president was Anton Peterson
Past Presidents: Anton Peterson, Linn Peterson, David Nigh
From the Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1962, McPherson Sentinel article "Form County Historical Society Here," the initial plans of the Society were to "set up a system of compiling all historical data of McPherson County and acquiring a building that might be used as a county museum ..." As a result, a building was purchased by the Society and it was named the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in 1962. Information sources: Past Society president David Nigh, and Dr. Leon Lungstrom's 1990 book: History of Natural Science and Mathematics at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas
* *
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, since 1957
Founders: Artist Dr. Margaret Sandzén Greenough, BCG , and Pelham Charles Greenough III
Past Directors:
Pelham and Margaret Greenough, Carl William Peterson, BCG; Larry Griffis, BCG,
Past Author of "Gallery Notes:
Researcher archivist retired Bethany College English Professor Dr. Delmar Homan
For further information, go HERE.
* *
McPherson County Old Mill Museum, since 1962
Past Directors: Tib Anderson, Jeanne Mogenson, Dorman Lehman
For further information, go HERE.
* *
The Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, since 1963
Founder: Elizabeth Jaderborg
For further information, go HERE.
* *
American Scandinavian Association of the Great Plains, since 1971
Founder: Duane Fredrickson, Md.
For further information, go HERE
* *
The Associated Churches of Lindsborg (TACOL), since 1980
The member churches of TACOL are these according to the
Lindsborg News-Record of December 24, 2020:
B:
First Baptist Church -- (American Baptist Church with Swedish Baptist ties)
Smoky Valley Independent Baptist Church
Crosspoint Church (Southern Baptist)
C:
Saint Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church,
Evangelical Covenant Church
L:
Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA,
Falun-Salemsborg Lutheran Parish, ELCA
Fremont Lutheran Church, NALC,
Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA
Andover Lutheran Church, ELCA
(of Windom, Kansas, established by Andover, Illinois Swedes)
M:
Trinity United Methodist Church
* *
2004 photograph by Group with Founders in front
Swedish Friendship Group, Svenska Vänskapsgruppen, since October 5, 1990
Founders: Rev. Martin Ringstrom and Mrs. Inga-Lill Eliason
Founded, initially, to preserve the Swedish language spoken in Lindsborg since its founding, by teaching Swedish to younger generations.
For current and further information, go HERE.
Founders: Rev. Martin Ringstrom and Mrs. Inga-Lill Eliason
Founded, initially, to preserve the Swedish language spoken in Lindsborg since its founding, by teaching Swedish to younger generations.
For current and further information, go HERE.
* * *
Through Their
Swedish Businesses*
~ last-link Swedish businesses to early Swedish culture ~
From 1929-2019
Through Their
Swedish Businesses*
~ last-link Swedish businesses to early Swedish culture ~
From 1929-2019
Source: Pinterest.Com
Swedish American Woodcarvers of Lindsborg, since 1929 -- (family owned)
Formerly known as the "Anton Pearson Studio" "Wood Carvings"
Anton Pearson, Norman Malm, Jim Malm
Now online only. To learn more, go HERE.
Swedish Crafts Shop -- 1946-2011 -- (family owned)
Hilding and Ester Jaderborg BCGs -- For 65 years and 50 trips to Sweden, they provided the finest authentic Swedish merchandise in Kansas and beyond! Go HERE, to learn more.
Swedish Crown Restaurant -- since 1966
Roy and Donice Applequist -- They donated it to Bethany College in 2017. It has had several owners.
No information on the original owner. The fare has always been Swedish.
Anderson Butik -- since 1973 -- (family owned)
Charlie and Gladys Anderson -- "... for the true Swedish feeling..."from a small shop to a company, today own by son
Dean Anderson, BCG a warm welcome always await you along with a wide variety of gifts, books, maps and great food items from Sweden and Scandinavian. Go HERE, to learn more.
Hemslöjd, Inc. -- since 1984-2011
Kenneth Sjogren and Kenneth Swisher, BCGs, -- Founders and 1st owners to 2011, with woodworkers and artists of Swedish designs. This fine gift shop of Swedish and other Scandinavian merchandise is renown for its Dala Horse house name signs, seen all over Lindsborg.
Hemslöjd, Inc. -- 2011 on . . . (family owned)
Corey & Denise Peterson, BCGs -- 2nd owners, are continuing the Swedish "legacy" of this most unique shop.
To learn more, go HERE.
Anderson Scandinavian Tours -- since 1989 -- (family owned)
Dean Anderson, BCG -- To initially offer affordable customized tours especially to the Swedish descendants of the Lindsborg Värmland Swedes and to those of the Dalarna and Småland Swedes first occupying neighboring settlements of Lindsborg. Go HERE, to learn more.
Formerly known as the "Anton Pearson Studio" "Wood Carvings"
Anton Pearson, Norman Malm, Jim Malm
Now online only. To learn more, go HERE.
Swedish Crafts Shop -- 1946-2011 -- (family owned)
Hilding and Ester Jaderborg BCGs -- For 65 years and 50 trips to Sweden, they provided the finest authentic Swedish merchandise in Kansas and beyond! Go HERE, to learn more.
Swedish Crown Restaurant -- since 1966
Roy and Donice Applequist -- They donated it to Bethany College in 2017. It has had several owners.
No information on the original owner. The fare has always been Swedish.
Anderson Butik -- since 1973 -- (family owned)
Charlie and Gladys Anderson -- "... for the true Swedish feeling..."from a small shop to a company, today own by son
Dean Anderson, BCG a warm welcome always await you along with a wide variety of gifts, books, maps and great food items from Sweden and Scandinavian. Go HERE, to learn more.
Hemslöjd, Inc. -- since 1984-2011
Kenneth Sjogren and Kenneth Swisher, BCGs, -- Founders and 1st owners to 2011, with woodworkers and artists of Swedish designs. This fine gift shop of Swedish and other Scandinavian merchandise is renown for its Dala Horse house name signs, seen all over Lindsborg.
Hemslöjd, Inc. -- 2011 on . . . (family owned)
Corey & Denise Peterson, BCGs -- 2nd owners, are continuing the Swedish "legacy" of this most unique shop.
To learn more, go HERE.
Anderson Scandinavian Tours -- since 1989 -- (family owned)
Dean Anderson, BCG -- To initially offer affordable customized tours especially to the Swedish descendants of the Lindsborg Värmland Swedes and to those of the Dalarna and Småland Swedes first occupying neighboring settlements of Lindsborg. Go HERE, to learn more.
* * *
Through Their
"Other" Individual / Business Community Contributions**
Through Their
"Other" Individual / Business Community Contributions**
From the 1950s to 2019:
Becky Larson Anderson, BCG -- Lindsborg Mayor, 20+ year councilwoman, founder and owner of the "Swedish Country Inn" and responsible for initiating the early 1990s promotion of the "Christmas in Lindsborg" porcelain lighted miniature replicas of historical Lindsborg buildings and homes
Don Anderson, BCG *-- an educator by profession, then employed by the Kansas National Education Association before beginning a 12 year stint as Lindsborg Mayor from 1989 to 2001. Married to Dorene Dirks, they represented Lindsborg at numerous events during his 12 years as the city’s mayor and visited Sweden in that capacity. He was responsible for the establishment of the Swedish "Sister Cities" of Lindsborg, Kansas and the Swedish Värmland city of Munkfors on October 31, 1991. He also helped to develop and narrated the 2012 Lindsborg Convention and Visitor's Bureau, "A Destination for All Seasons," the beautiful promotion on Lindsborg's Swedishness, still on-line. Don and Dorene were chosen to be the 2009 Hyllningsfest King and Queen and together in 2011, they were awarded the Bethany College Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dorene Anderson, BCG * - an educator by profession, she was a born leader and go-getter who accomplished much for Lindsborg in her 30 year tenure as the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director from 1974 to 2004. Of the numerous committees she served on were the Lindsborg Sister City Committee, Hyllningsfest Committee, Mid-Summer’s Day Committee, Lindsborg’s 125th Anniversary Committee, Sandzén Membership Committee, and the Lindsborg Community Foundation. She was a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization and the Business Professional Women and Kansas Dialogue. She was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for Travel Industry Association of Kansas and the Bethany College Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
Elizabeth Jaderborg* -- Presented Lindsborg's 1976 invitation to King at Stockholm Royal Palace
Hugo Lindahl* -- Mayor responsible for Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf 1976 Bicentennial visit to Little Sweden
Holly Lofton -- Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Director and member of the Kansas State Fair Board
Betty Holwerda Nelson -- 20+ year Lindsborg councilwoman, 2019 Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Chairman
Ron Rolander, BCG *-- Lindsborg Mayor, 2019 Hyllningsfest Royalty with wife Marsha*
*Travelers to Sweden with greetings from Lindsborg
Becky Larson Anderson, BCG -- Lindsborg Mayor, 20+ year councilwoman, founder and owner of the "Swedish Country Inn" and responsible for initiating the early 1990s promotion of the "Christmas in Lindsborg" porcelain lighted miniature replicas of historical Lindsborg buildings and homes
Don Anderson, BCG *-- an educator by profession, then employed by the Kansas National Education Association before beginning a 12 year stint as Lindsborg Mayor from 1989 to 2001. Married to Dorene Dirks, they represented Lindsborg at numerous events during his 12 years as the city’s mayor and visited Sweden in that capacity. He was responsible for the establishment of the Swedish "Sister Cities" of Lindsborg, Kansas and the Swedish Värmland city of Munkfors on October 31, 1991. He also helped to develop and narrated the 2012 Lindsborg Convention and Visitor's Bureau, "A Destination for All Seasons," the beautiful promotion on Lindsborg's Swedishness, still on-line. Don and Dorene were chosen to be the 2009 Hyllningsfest King and Queen and together in 2011, they were awarded the Bethany College Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dorene Anderson, BCG * - an educator by profession, she was a born leader and go-getter who accomplished much for Lindsborg in her 30 year tenure as the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director from 1974 to 2004. Of the numerous committees she served on were the Lindsborg Sister City Committee, Hyllningsfest Committee, Mid-Summer’s Day Committee, Lindsborg’s 125th Anniversary Committee, Sandzén Membership Committee, and the Lindsborg Community Foundation. She was a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization and the Business Professional Women and Kansas Dialogue. She was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for Travel Industry Association of Kansas and the Bethany College Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
Elizabeth Jaderborg* -- Presented Lindsborg's 1976 invitation to King at Stockholm Royal Palace
Hugo Lindahl* -- Mayor responsible for Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf 1976 Bicentennial visit to Little Sweden
Holly Lofton -- Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Director and member of the Kansas State Fair Board
Betty Holwerda Nelson -- 20+ year Lindsborg councilwoman, 2019 Sesquicentennial Festival Co-Chairman
Ron Rolander, BCG *-- Lindsborg Mayor, 2019 Hyllningsfest Royalty with wife Marsha*
*Travelers to Sweden with greetings from Lindsborg
Including
"Behind the Scenes Supporters"
of Lindsborg and Bethany College
which have been, are, and are not limited to:
"Behind the Scenes Supporters"
of Lindsborg and Bethany College
which have been, are, and are not limited to:
Dean Anderson, BCG, Glenn & Pat Bellah, John Bellah, BCG, Leon and Judy Burch, BCGs, Greg DuMars, Larry & Marla Elmquist, BCGs, Mark & Mardel, BCGs, Anne Gossman, Bill & Carol Gusenius BCGs, Dr. William & Violette Holwerda, Marsha Howe, BCG, Steve & Patty Karstadt, BCGs, Molly Johnson, BCG, LaVerne & Gene Larson, BCGs, David Larson, BCG, Mark Lysell BCG (Öl Stuga since 1977), Lan Nelson, A. John & Carol Pearson, Chester & Jeanette Peterson, R.D. Rasmussen, BCGs (Swedish Painters since 1970), Mark & Marty Schupbach, BCGs and organizations like the "Lindsborg Arts Council," as noted under the "Through Their Arts" / the "Painting" category.
* * *
For a "virtual" memorial on "The Smoky Valley Swedes," go HERE.
* * *
- Amalia Maria Rabenius -
1900
Bethany College Lady Principal and Instructor in Sloyd -- Pyrography and Embroidery
Bethany College Archival Photograph.
Permission given by retired
Chairman of the Education Department Professor Dr. Marlysue Holmquist
author of
"A History of Swedish Craft Work at Bethany"
Go HERE
to see this story as it appears on a
Sandzén Memorial Gallery flyer for its 2019 121st Annual Midwest Art Exhibition
Permission given by retired
Chairman of the Education Department Professor Dr. Marlysue Holmquist
author of
"A History of Swedish Craft Work at Bethany"
Go HERE
to see this story as it appears on a
Sandzén Memorial Gallery flyer for its 2019 121st Annual Midwest Art Exhibition
* * *
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, or obviously concluded it is not.
Copyright © 2021 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, or obviously concluded it is not.
Copyright © 2021 www.swedesthewaytheywere.org. All rights reserved.
