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The Swenson Center has extensive resources for genealogical research. Our records are primarily Swedish-American, which means that they were generated by Swedish immigrants in the United States. Still, we have access to many records from Sweden, primarily parish records. 

If you wish to search our records yourself, you are welcome to visit the Swenson Center. Please always make an appointment. 

Ask us about a *virtual* appointment with our Tuesday morning volunteer. The same forms and fees as below would apply.

The Swenson Center has experienced and well-trained staff members who can be hired to efficiently search for your ancestor in the Center's genealogical resources. 

Ranked in the top tier of U.S. News, Augustana College offers 100 majors and areas of study. The campus is along the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Ill.

Augustana College announces the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2017-2018 fall term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Our annual genealogy workshop takes place at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Enjoy a week of research help, lectures, and friendship with fellow genealogists. 

Swedish American Genealogist is published by the Swenson Center and is the only journal devoted to Swedish American biography, genealogy, and personal history.