Name/Title
ProgramEntry/Object ID
2010.55.2Scope and Content
Yellow program for the Grand Opening of the Swedish American Recreation Club's new Club House in April 1963. The event took place in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood.Context
Chicago Swedish Athletic Club (Swedish American Recreation Club of Chicago) was established in 1913 to centralize athletic events in the Chicago Swedish community. The club organized teams in track and field, soccer, boxing, wrestling, bike racing, and swimming. The club combined recreation with national pride and friendly competition with other ethnic athletic clubs in the city.Acquisition
Accession
2010.55Source or Donor
Landin, JaniceAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Janice LandinLexicon
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Swedish American Recreation ClubArchive Details
Creator
Swedish American Recreation ClubDate(s) of Creation
1963Restrictions
This collection is open to research and does not contain sensitive information.Primary Language
English, SwedishDimensions
Height
7-7/8 inWidth
5-3/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Swedish American Recreation ClubRelated Places
Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaCopyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement.
Certain works may be protected by copyright not governed by the Swedish American Museum.Reproductions
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