Memories by a centenarian
May 06, 2013
Have you ever looked into the eyes of or listened to a 100-year-old person? A centenarian Swedish immigrant shares her memories of a long and wonderful life. READ MORE »
The Film: The Swedish Newspaper in America
April 02, 2013
141 years in 6 minutes. From longhand writing and backwards typesetting - setting one letter at a time - to a strong presence in interactive media. READ MORE »
Experience a living legacy
March 18, 2013
Kalmar Nyckel offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the life's journey of the 17th century Swedish settlers. READ MORE »
Forgotten power
March 17, 2013
This year marks the 375th anniversary of New Sweden, the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. READ MORE »
Swedish Emigration to the United States
February 18, 2013
A variety of factors in Sweden led to the beginning of mass emigration in the 19th century. READ MORE »
First Swedish emigrant farmer
February 18, 2013
Peter Cassel: Another early emigrant from Sweden, arguably the first farmer and leader of the first group of emigrants from the country. READ MORE »
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The Living History of Bishop Hill
February 05, 2013
..hands-on reminder of the hardships, the communal efforts and the determination of the early Swedish immigrants. READ MORE »
Ryssby Historical Church, Colorado
January 16, 2013
Early Swedish settlers in the Mountain States created traditions and institutions that prevailed over time. READ MORE »
Where are the descendants of Bror and Hjalmar Johnsson?
January 03, 2013
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Christmas among early pioneers
November 24, 2012
The early Swedish pioneers in North Dakota found ways to celebrate Christmas the traditional way. READ MORE »
Sweden's most expensive hotel in 1874
September 12, 2012
No surprises there, it was the soon to be opened Grand Hotel on Stockholm's Blasieholmen, its grandeur reported on Page One of Nordstjernan in April 1874. READ MORE »
August 28 in history -
August 23, 2012
1649: The ship “Kattan” (The Cat), on its way to the New Sweden colony on North America’s east coast, is shipwrecked at Puerto Rico. READ MORE »
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Hunt for your Swedish roots
July 16, 2012
My great-grandfather, Charles Johnson, emigrated from Sweden. How do I find out where in Sweden he came from and more about his family? READ MORE »
Clues in the Swedish Census Records
July 16, 2012
Hunting Your Swedish Roots – Searching for Clues in the Swedish Census Records READ MORE »
Hunting Your Swedish Roots
July 16, 2012
Searching for Clues in Public Records in both Sweden and the United States. READ MORE »
Happy Fourth of July!
July 04, 2012
Stjernbaneret - the Star Spangled Banner in Swedish, Nordstjernan of July 5, 1912. READ MORE »
'Förenta Staternas Nationalsång'
July 04, 2012
Nordstjernan, Fredagen den 5 Juli 1912 READ MORE »
A Dream Come True!
June 26, 2012
The Dream Act will end the deportation of young people who are here illegally not by their own choice but because of family. READ MORE »
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The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake in Nordstjernan
April 29, 2012
Nordstjernan reports on April 26, 1906: READ MORE »
Better educated immigrants to Sweden
April 18, 2012
The level of education among people immigrating to Sweden is rising. READ MORE »
Swedish memories abroad
April 05, 2012
Do you have any memories or mementos of Sweden? Perhaps an orange Dalecarlian horse sits on a shelf in your house? Perhaps a framed Carl Larsson print hangs on the wall, or maybe you have an old letter from a relative? Maybe you make gravlax for Easter or sing Swedish Christmas songs when that time of the year rolls around. Now is the time to share your mementos with others of Swedish heritage living abroad. READ MORE »
More emigrants than in the 19th century
February 20, 2012
Who would have thought... more people emigrated from Sweden last year than during the 19th century peak years. READ MORE »
‘Interactive’ from the Start
February 07, 2012
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2012 a year of hope?
January 13, 2012
Attorney Jan G. Johansson on expectations, hopes for immigration policies in 2012 after 2011 - a year of disappointment. READ MORE »
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