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=== Background  ===
=== Background  ===


'''Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918'''<br>A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish. <br>This book is available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library and its Centers with the call # FS Library US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.
'''Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918'''  


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A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish. <br>This book is available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its Centers with the call # FHL US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.


'''Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918<br>'''An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: [http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm]
'''Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918<br>'''An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm  
 
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'''Swedes in Texas Data base<br>'''An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/
 
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'''Pionjärerna från Värmland: De okända svenskarna på Texas prärie'''<br>A bibliography of the pioneers from Värmland, the unknown Swedes on the Texas prairie. The author of the book is Tommy Hellström. The book contains an index of persons. Written in Swedish.  The book is available at the FamilySearch Library with the call number 976.4 F2. 
'''Swedes in Texas Data base<br>'''An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/ <br>


=== Demographics  ===
=== Demographics  ===
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==== Texas State Genealogical Society  ====
==== Texas State Genealogical Society  ====


c/o Scott Fitzgerald, Treasurer<br>PO Box 7308<br>Tyler, TX 75711-7308<br>Website: [http://www.txsgs.org/ http://www.txsgs.org/]  
2505 Beluche Drive<br>Galveston, TX 77551<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsgs/ http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsgs/]  


==== Texas State Historical Association  ====
==== Texas State Historical Association  ====


2/306 Sid Richardson Hall<br>Austin, TX 78712<br>Website: [http://www.tshaonline.org/ http://www.tshaonline.org/]  
2/306 Sid Richardson Hall<br>Austin, TX 78712<br>Website: [http://www.tshaonline.org/ http://www.tshaonline.org/] &nbsp;


==== Texas Historical Commission  ====
==== Texas Historical Commission  ====


[http://www.thc.state.tx.us/ http://www.thc.state.tx.us/]  
[http://www.thc.state.tx.us/ http://www.thc.state.tx.us/] &nbsp;


==== Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc  ====
==== Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc  ====


(Counties covered: McLennan, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Milam, Coryell, Bosque)<br>c/o Waco-McLennan County Library<br>1717 Austin Avenue<br>Waco, TX 76701<br>Website: https://ctgs.org/
(Counties covered: McLennan, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Milam, Coryell, Bosque)<br>c/o Waco-McLennan County Library<br>1717 Austin Avenue<br>Waco, TX 76701<br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txctgs/  


==== East Texas Genealogical Society  ====
==== East Texas Genealogical Society  ====


(Counties Covered: Anderson, Henderson, Smith, Rusk, Gregg, Panola)<br>P.O. Box 6967<br>Tyler, TX 75711-6967<br>[[Www.etgs.org|Website]]
(Counties Covered: Ancerson, Henderson, Smith, Rusk, Gregg, Panola)<br>P.O. Box 6967<br>Tyler, TX 75711<br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txetgs/


==== East Texas Historical Association  ====
==== East Texas Historical Association  ====
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==== South East Texas Genealogical &amp; Historical Society  ====
==== South East Texas Genealogical &amp; Historical Society  ====


(Counties covered: Jefferson, Tyler, San Jacinto, Polk, Chambers, Newton, Hardin, Liberty, Orange, Jasper)<br>c/o Tyrrell Historical Library<br>P.O. Box 3827,<br>Beaumont, TX 77704-3827<br>Website: http://sites.rootsweb.com/~txsetghs//index.htm  
(Counties covered: Jefferson, Tyler, San Jacinto, Polk, Chambers, Newton, Hardin, Liberty, Orange, Jasper)<br>c/o Tyrrell Historical Library<br>P.O. Box 3827,<br>Beaumont, TX 77704-3827<br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsetghs/index.htm  


==== Southwest Genealogical Society  ====
==== Southwest Genealogical Society  ====
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==== Local County and Area Genealogical and Historical Societies  ====
==== Local County and Area Genealogical and Historical Societies  ====


[http://www.txgenweb.org/county.htm TXGenWeb] - local organizations listed under each county's Local Resources page.
Website: http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/society.htm  
 
=== Archives in Texas with Swedish Collections  ===
 
'''The University of Texas at Austin'''<br>The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History<br>Arno Nowotny Building<br>1 University Station D 1100<br>Austin, TX 78712-0335<br>Phone: 512-495-4684<br>Fax: 512-475-9468<br>Website: [http://www.cah.utexas.edu/services/subject_guides/subject_guide_swedes.php http://www.cah.utexas.edu/services/subject_guides/subject_guide_swedes.php] 
 
'''Archives and Manuscripts''' <br>Texas State Library<br>Website: [http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/index.html http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/index.html]  <br>
 
'''Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<br>'''ELCA Regional Archives<br>Region 4 – South Archives: Texas and Louisiana<br>The Rev. Luther W. Oelke<br>1090 Oestreich Dr.<br>Seguin, TX 78155<br>Phone: 830-379-9900<br>Email: [mailto:loelke@tlu.edu loelke@tlu.edu]  '''<br>'''
 
===Cemeteries===
Texas Cemeteries http://www.texasgenealogy.org/cem.htm  
 
 
===Churches===
The Swedish American churches listed below have microfilmed records in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at the Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. These microfilms are not available via interlibrary loan but may be searched in person or a search may be requested for a fee. See [http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml]  for years of availability, guidelines, and research request forms. <br>
 
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'''Calhoun County'''
 
Eden Lutheran Church<br>Olivia, Texas
 
'''Dallas County'''
 
Emanuel Lutheran Church<br>Dallas, Texas
 
'''Galveston County'''
 
Zion Lutheran Church<br>Galveston, Texas
 
'''Jones County'''
 
Bethel Lutheran Church<br>Avoca, Texas
 
'''Karnes County'''
 
Elim Lutheran Church<br>Kenedy, Texas
 
'''Tarrant County'''
 
Grace Lutheran Church<br>Fort Worth, Texas
 
'''Travis County'''
 
Central Methodist Episcopal Church<br>Austin, Texas
 
Gethsemane Lutheran Church<br>Austin, Texas
 
Memorial United Methodist<br>Austin, Texas
 
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church<br>Austin, Texas
 
Texas Sc. Free Mission Soc.<br>Decker, Texas
 
Elroy Free Evangelical Church<br>Elroy, Texas
 
Moline Lutheran Church<br>Elroy, Texas
 
Kimbro Free Evangelical Church<br>Kimbro, Texas
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Lund, Texas
 
Decker Methodist Church<br>Manor, Texas
 
Emanus Lutheran Church<br>Manor, Texas
 
New Sweden Lutheran Church<br>New Sweden, Texas
 
'''Wharton County'''
 
First Lutheran Church<br>El Campo, Texas
 
'''Willacy County'''
 
Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Lyford, Texas
 
'''Williamson County'''
 
Free Evangelical Church<br>Georgetown, Texas
 
Swedish Lutheran Church<br>Georgetown, Texas
 
Hutto Lutheran Church<br>Hutto, Texas
 
Palm Valley Lutheran Church<br>Round Rock, Texas
 
 
===History===
'''Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918'''
 
A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish. <br>This book is available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library and its Centers with the call # FS Library US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.
 
 
 
'''Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918<br>'''An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm
 
 
 
'''Swedes in Texas Data base'''<br>An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/
 
 
 
'''Swedes in Texas – Brief History and Timeline of the Swedish Immigration to Texas'''
 
Written by Jean Sellstrom. Begins with the early arrival of S.M. Swenson in 1838 plus other family and friends who came in the 1840’s and 1850’s. The significant immigration of the 1860’s and later followed. <br>http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=524&amp;albumlinkID=49 <br><br>'''For the early beginnings of Swedes in Texas''', see also http://www.williamson-county-historical-commission.org/Swedes/Lutherans_and_Swedes_in_Williamson_County.htm
 
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“'''The Swedish Immigrant – a question of choice”'''
 
by James Pat. http://www.swedesintexas.com/readingroom/rr0001.htm
 
<br>'''1865-1871 Listing of Barkeryd Parish, Småland, Sweden – Emigrants to Texas<br>'''http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=521&amp;albumlinkID=46
 
<br>'''1867 Barkeryd Emigrants to Texas'''<br>http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=522&amp;albumlinkID=47
 
 
 
“'''The emigrants from Småland, Sweden. The American Dream”''' by Ken Sawyer, Halifax, England http://www.swedesintexas.com/readingroom/rr0002.htm
 
<br>'''Pionjärerna Från Värmland: De Okända Svenskarna på Texas Prärie'''<br>A bibliography of the pioneers from Värmland, the unknown Swedes on the Texas prairie.  The author of the book is Tommy Hellström.  The book contains an index of persons.  Written in Swedish.  The book is available at the FamilySearch Library with the call number 976.4 F2. 
 
<br>"Where did the Swedes Go? The Causes of Swedish Immigration and Settlement Patterns in America" by Rickie Lazzerini.
 
===Newspapers===
'''Swedish-American Newspapers in Texas'''
 
<u>Title of Newspaper and City of Publication</u>
 
*Texas Posten in Austin
*Texas Bladet in Austin/Elgin/Georgetown
 
'''<br>Availability'''<br>Many Swedish-American newspapers are available on microfilms at the Swenson Center at Augustana College and are available to borrow via interlibrary loan throughout the United States. See [http://www.augustana.edu/x14666.xml http://www.augustana.edu/x14666.xml]  to see specific newspaper and years you would like to view. Contact your local library if you are interested in placing a request. Supply your library with the following information:


* Title of newspaper
=== <br>Texas Swedish Links <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1250104788869_265" />  ===
* The specific years you need for your research


Inform your library that the requests can be sent directly via OCLC (“ICY”), fax 309 794-7230, or via mail to Augustana College Library, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296<br>
*[[Swedish American: Texas Archives|Texas Swedish Archives]]
*[[Swedish American: Texas Cemeteries|Texas Swedish Cemeteries]]
*[[Swedish American: Texas Churches|Texas Swedish Churches]]
*[[Swedish American: Texas History|Texas Swedish History]]
*[[Swedish American: Texas Newspapers|Texas Swedish Newspapers]]<br>


=== Websites  ===
=== Websites  ===


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[[Category:Texas Cultural Groups]]

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Background[edit | edit source]

Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918

A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish.
This book is available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its Centers with the call # FHL US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.

Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918
An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm

Swedes in Texas Data base
An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Texas State Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

2505 Beluche Drive
Galveston, TX 77551
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsgs/

Texas State Historical Association[edit | edit source]

2/306 Sid Richardson Hall
Austin, TX 78712
Website: http://www.tshaonline.org/  

Texas Historical Commission[edit | edit source]

http://www.thc.state.tx.us/  

Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc[edit | edit source]

(Counties covered: McLennan, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Milam, Coryell, Bosque)
c/o Waco-McLennan County Library
1717 Austin Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txctgs/

East Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

(Counties Covered: Ancerson, Henderson, Smith, Rusk, Gregg, Panola)
P.O. Box 6967
Tyler, TX 75711
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txetgs/

East Texas Historical Association[edit | edit source]

P.O. Box 6223 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6223
Phone: 936-468-2407
Fax: 936-468-2190
Website: http://www.easttexashistorical.org/index.html

North Texas Genealogical Association[edit | edit source]

P.O. Box 4602
University Park Station
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Genealogical Society of Northeast Texas[edit | edit source]

P.O. Box 187
Paris, TX 75460
Website:

South East Texas Genealogical & Historical Society[edit | edit source]

(Counties covered: Jefferson, Tyler, San Jacinto, Polk, Chambers, Newton, Hardin, Liberty, Orange, Jasper)
c/o Tyrrell Historical Library
P.O. Box 3827,
Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsetghs/index.htm

Southwest Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

1300 San Pedro Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78212

Southwest Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

P.O. Box 295
Uvalde, TX 78802

South Texas Genealogical Society, Inc.[edit | edit source]

(Counties covered: Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio and San Patricio)
P.O. box 754
Beeville, TX 78104-0754
Phone: 512-358-1135

South Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

PO Box 768
Gonzales TX 78269

Local genealogical societies of Texas[edit | edit source]

Links to various county and local genealogical and historical societies
http://www.texasgenealogy.org/societies.htm

Local County and Area Genealogical and Historical Societies[edit | edit source]

Website: http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/society.htm


Texas Swedish Links [edit | edit source]

Websites[edit | edit source]

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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