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The Swedish Women’s Educational Association International, Inc. (SWEA) is a global non-profit organization for Swedish speaking women who live or have lived outside Sweden. The organization has chapters throughout the world. SWEA was founded in Los Angeles in 1979 by Agneta Nilsson. The collection includes binders of information related to the SWEA Los Angeles chapter including financial statements, meeting minutes, Christmas bazaars, programming, correspondence, pictures, Swedish Hollywood stars information, and more.

This collection was compiled by Peter Wislander of Henry County, Illinois. It includes a naturalization document for a colony member, money printed for Bishop Hill, receipts, contract of dissolution of the colony, and a quit-claim deed for property in the colony. Bishop Hill, a communal colony, was founded in 1846 by Erik Jansson and his religious followers who sought freedom from religious persecution in Sweden.

The annual Celebration of Learning showcases work by students, faculty and staff at Augustana. This year's celebration on May 7, 2025, includes poster presentations, interactive sessions, panel presentations and special events.

Catherine Carter Goebel, “Arrangement in Black and White: The Making of a Whistler Legend.” PhD dissertation Northwestern University, 1988.