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Find Your Swedish Ancestry - Jill Seaholm, Swedish Immigration Center of Augustana College

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   The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center is a national and international research center for the study of Swedish-American history and relations. They collect, preserve and make available archival and library materials, promote and initiate research, and are a leader in Swedish-American genealogy. 
   They offer a variety of services for academic and family history researchers, and Augustana College faculty and students.
   We are most privileged to welcome to the Downtown Branch library today's guest presenter, Jill Seaholm, Head of Genealogical Services there.
   Come, learn what the Swenson Center does and how it may help you in the search for your Swedish ancestors.  All are welcome to attend.