Classes
The Swenson Center offers fun learning opportunities for students of all ages! We offer Swedish language classes, craft workshops, and a Nordic Book Club.
11/9/2020 See COVID-19 Update below. Research is by appointment only. To request an appointment, email swensoncenter@augustana.edu
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center (located at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL) is a national and international research center, library and archives for the study of Swedish-American history and relations.
The Center collects, preserves and makes available archival and library materials, promotes and initiates research and is a leader in Swedish-American genealogy.
Make an appointment by emailing or calling 309-794-7204. Location and hours.
3/12/2021
Augustana College is at Alert Level 2 (moderate). COVID-19 guidelines remain in place and we still encourage virtual appointments as an alternative to visiting when possible. Consult our genealogy or collections pages. Appointments (onsite or virtual) may be requested by emailing swensoncenter@augustana.edu.
Virtual Appointments
We recommend that you seek assistance remotely. Appointments can be scheduled with our volunteers or staff members for both genealogy and academic research assistance. We’re happy to provide scans and photocopies when possible. We’re also able to arrange virtual visits for classes.
Onsite Appointments
Visitors will need to:
Appointments are limited in duration. These procedures are subject to change. More specific information will be provided to you when you make an appointment. Materials used by patrons will be quarantined for 72 hours before they can be made available again.
We're happy to help, whether in-person or remotely.
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The Swenson Center offers fun learning opportunities for students of all ages! We offer Swedish language classes, craft workshops, and a Nordic Book Club.
The Swenson Center has experienced and well-trained staff members who can be hired to efficiently search for your ancestor in the Center's genealogical resources.
The Swenson Center is happy to assist academic researchers. See this page for some suggested research topics.
The Swenson Center has organized a Lunchtime Lecture Series highlighting the work being done by scholars using materials in the Swenson Center library and archival collections.