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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Swedes in Oregon

Swedes in Oregon

Anderson, David A.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors O
Erlandson, Rhonda

Hardcover

Series: Images of America

AnthropologyImmigration & RefugeesRegional: Pacific Northwest

Publisher Price: $39.99

ISBN10: 1540245187
ISBN13: 9781540245182
Publisher: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Published: Nov 9 2020
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.38 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Ever since the first Swedish-born immigrants to Oregon began settling in the 1850s, Swedes have had a big impact on its development. Among the first immigrants was shoemaker Carl M. Wiberg, who arrived in the summer of 1852 and settled in Portland. By 1930, roughly 45 percent of all Swedish immigrants were living in the Portland metro area. Other areas of Swedish settlement included Astoria, Coos Bay, Tillamook, southwestern Oregon, and Morrow County. At first, the Swedish language was the unifying force among the immigrants. Today, it is the celebration and sharing of Swedish traditions and culture. There are many reasons why Swedes were attracted to the United States, including religious freedom, better economic conditions, and, for young men, escaping compulsory military service. Many immigrant Swedes did not come directly to Oregon but were attracted to the state and its employment opportunities after the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

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