Linné Monument Collection
Scope and Contents
The Linné Monument collection contains records relating to the statue honoring Carl von Linné and includes: a history of the monument by Selma Jacobson, biographical records for Linné, records related to the planning and erection of the Linné monument in Lincoln Park, its relocation to the University of Chicago, and records related to May Celebrations. Also included are correspondence with a number of people, including: Ragnar Benson, Brian Garrick, Carl Hjalmar Lundquist, Pehr Peterson, sculptor Fritiof Kjellberg, and sculptor C.J. Dyferman.
Dates
- 1875 - 1993
Creator
- Jacobson, Selma, 1906-2000 (Person)
Language of Materials
English and Swedish.
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 to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then by topic.
Processing Information
Erna Mugnaini, January - March 2008; container list by Miranda Tippens.
Creator
- Jacobson, Selma, 1906-2000 (Person)
- 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