Central Swedish Committee of Chicago Records

The Central Swedish Committee of Chicago was founded to "further develop and to perpetuate Swedish culture" in the Chicago area (including Rockford, Illinois). The Central Swedish Committee has served as an umbrella group and coordinating body for the various Swedish‑American organizations in this area, helping to organize those activities of a city‑wide nature ‑ banquets for visiting dignitaries, concerts by touring groups, Swedish Flag Day in June, and the Chicago Santa Lucia pageant in December. The Committee has also helped to publicize the events of various groups, particularly since 1981 with the publication of a quarterly "Calendar of Events".

There are two classes of members within the Central Swedish Committee, annual and permanent. Permanent membership is conferred upon long‑standing members of the Swedish‑American community, whereas annual membership is on a short‑term basis. Each organization ideally sends two representatives to become annual members of the Committee.