Contributed by Acadian Archives
Description
The caption of this photographic postcard reads: "On July 23, 1870 fifty-one Swedish immigrants led by W. W. Thomas, Jr., arrived in 'Detutlofvade Landet' (The Promised Land) and settled in New Sweden, Maine. This prosperous Colony now including the towns of New Sweden, Stockholm, and the plantation of Westmoreland is observing its Centennial July 22-26, 1970." No other date is given. The card is attributed to Tim Currier of Caribou.
About This Item
- Title: Swedish festival, New Sweden, ca. 1970
- Creator: Tim Currier
- Creation Date: circa 1970
- Subject Date: circa 1970
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Locations:
- New Sweden, Aroostook County, ME
- Stockholm, Aroostook County, ME
- Westmoreland, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic postcard
- Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 13.9 cm
- Local Code: MCC-00461
- Collection: Jean Paul Michaud Collection II
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Centennial celebrations, etc
- Festivals--Maine--New Sweden
- New Sweden (Me.)--History
- Swedish Americans--Maine
People
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For more information about this item, contact:
Acadian ArchivesUMFK, 23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-7535
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