Swedish Engineers’ Society Records
Scope and Contents
The records of the Swedish Engineers' Society of Chicago, Illinois include administrative records, correspondence, publications, photos, and newspaper clippings documenting the activities of the Society. The bulk of the administrative records date from 1910 through 1969 and include reports, constitutions and bylaws, membership lists, yearbooks and general correspondence. Also included in the Swedish Engineer’s Society Records are programs of events dating from 1915 through 1970, Ladies’ Auxiliary programs, and speeches presented to the Society and their annual publication Trasdockan (The Rag Doll).
Dates
- 1908 - 1994
Creator
- Swedish Engineers’ Society (Organization)
Language of Materials
Swedish and English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Biographical / Historical
The Swedish Engineers' Society of Chicago, Illinois (Svenska Ingenjörsföreningen i Chicago, Illinois), was founded on 10 October 1908, and incorporated in 1912. The object of the Society was to promote knowledge, advancement and cooperation among the technical men of Swedish descent or citizenship engaged in engineering and industrial operations in Chicago and vicinity. Between 1913 and 1932, and again in 1946, the Society published the annual Trasdockan (The Rag Doll), generally issued in January. In addition, the Society published “Notes” or “Bulletins.” In 1921 the Society purchased the Dewes Mansion at 503 Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, which remained their clubhouse until 1974. The Society dissolved in 1994.
Extent
3.1 Linear Feet (8 containers)
Arrangement
Arranged by topic and then chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material donated by Carl Hjälmar Lundquist at an unknown date. Additional material was donated in 1998 from Mr. John Jacobson and in 1999 from Mr. Reno Ahlgard.
Separated Materials
“A History of the Swedish Engineers’ Society of Chicago” moved to Book Collection.
Processing Information
Initially processed by John W. H. Erickson in April, 1985. Additional material added and collection re-described by Ellen M. Engseth in 1999.
Creator
- Swedish Engineers’ Society (Organization)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Sponsor
- Funding to migrate and update this finding aid was provided by the Swedish Council of America through the 2019 grant "Improving and Expanding Access to the Swedish–American Archives of Greater Chicago."
Repository Details
Part of the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago Repository
3225 W Foster Ave
Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA
773-583-5722