In spite of the fact that there are currently more people of Scandinavian heritage in the midwest of the U.S., according to the book, Svenskt i USA (Swedes in the USA), especially in New Britain, by Allan T. Nilson, who did a study about what attracted Swedes to various parts of the U.S., conditions in New Britain, called Americas Eskilstuna, because of its industrial profile. Most Swedes were from the provinces of Jönköping, Älvsborg and Halland. Three out of four of my grandparents were from those provinces, one from each! Many Swedes came to work in the factories in New Britain. About Eskilstuna - Eskilstuna grew enormously during the Industrial Revolution and became one of the most important industrial cities of Sweden, earning the nickname Stålstaden (The City of Steel). A short history of New Britain, from the book, Svenskt i USA - Swedes in the USA Swedes in New England, especially in New Britain, a culture meeting study by Allan T. Nilson Cover art, The Stanley Works in New Britain, Philip Stone ca 1940 oil on fabric. Belongs to Lois & E. Irving Blomstrann. Swedes in New England, especially in New Britain, a culture meeting study by Allan T. Nilson. Published in 1988 by the Göteborgs Historiska Museum (Gothenburg Historical Museum). I purchased this book, which became available in 1989, from Lois Blomstrann. It is written mostly in Swedish and contains interviews with many Swedish American people in New Britain, Connecticut and the surrounding area. Contained in the book, there are interviews with people I have known, and a history of many of the Swedish American organizations and churches in the area.
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