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Library
The Swenson Center library contains approximately 20,000 volumes related to the Swedish-American experience in North America, including genealogy and local history. The library is especially strong in Swedish-American imprints, which are books published in Swedish in the United States.
Archives
The Swenson Center's archives contains unpublished primary source material including manuscripts, photographs, and more. The archival collection is composed of two categories: personal manuscript collections and institution/organization papers, and measures approximately 800 linear feet.
World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures course catalog
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures prepares students to engage with linguistic and cultural diversity on a global scale.
Scandihoovian! exhibit takes humorous view
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana presents the exhibit "Scandihoovian! Scandinavian-American Folk Humor" through Dec. 15.
Summer courses for 2026
Augustana offers traditional and online summer courses. Online registration opens Feb. 28, 2025, and classes generally run June 2-June 27.
Photos from "The Power of Fate"
Here is a photo gallery from the Augustana Symphony Orchestra's spring concert, "The Power of Fate" May 13, 2017.
Swedish Immigration to North America
A brief history of Swedish immigration to North America, written by Swenson Center director Dr. Dag Blanck.