This guide is for anyone looking to conduct research on the American Civil War using Swenson Center resources.
The Swenson Center is located at Augustana College and is a national and international research center for the study of Swedish-American history and relations.
Swedish America during the American Civil War
Keywords / Search terms:
Here are some search terms to try in the library catalog or other search areas. Using the asterisk (*) is a wildcard option, that will return variations on a search term.
- Civil War
- Swedes -- United States -- Civil war, 1861-1865
- Swedish Americans--Civil War
- Personal narratives--Civil War
Possible research questions:
- What role did Swedish Americans play in the Civil War? How did they describe their experiences?
- How does the Civil War factor into the local history of Illinois and/or other states in the Midwestern region?
- How was the impetus and politics behind the American Civil War interpreted by recent immigrants to the United States? What were some of the opinions surrounding it?
