Objectives
- To bring into a cooperative relationship all groups and individuals whose
purpose is to promote knowledge and understanding of Swedish heritage in American
life. To strengthen cultural ties between America and Sweden. To accentuate
Swedish contributions to American life.
- To foster historical research on Swedish settlement in America and to
publish and distribute appropriate materials.
- To encourage and sponsor presentations on topics of general interest
relating to the Scandinavian community.
- To interest people in their Swedish heritage and to involve them in
cultural activities.
- To encourage the study of modern Sweden including its language, history,
literature and arts.
- To foster an interest in Swedish-American history through the preservation
of materials in local archives, museums and libraries.
- To facilitate the study of family history through The Scandinavian Genealogical
Society.
- To develop interest in Sweden through exchange programs and communication
between the people of America and Sweden.
- To encourage schools, colleges and universities to introduce or expand
Swedish studies.
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