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American Swedish Historical Museum Amandus Johnson collection, 1929-1965 (bulk) 1904-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Amandus Johnson (1877-1974) was a prominent figure in the Swedish American community who was instrumental in the founding and early operations of the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The American Swedish Historical Museum Amandus Johnson collection, 1904-1974, is an assembled collection of records relating to Johnson's role in the American Swedish Historical Museum, as well as some of his private papers and scholarship. It features a large number of glass plate and film negatives of pages of documents, exhibits, places in Sweden, etc.

Held at: American Swedish Historical Museum [Contact Us]