Augustana Observer

Augustana Observer

Augustana Observer

A Swedish broomcorn whisk used to beat eggs, a basket made by a Christian, a Swedish wick trimmer and a communion set dated back to 1885, displayed at the top of Denkmann in the Augustana Historical Society’s official meeting room, are reimagined in their usage. Photos by Giang Do and illustration by Jessica Ramirez.

Augustana Historical Society: preserving the future past

Gavin Nicoson November 25, 2023

Maintaining connections between the past and the present might seem trivial, but the preservation of historical knowledge is both vitally important and complex. Communicating history is a kind of storytelling,...

Evald: Empowering women beyond the grave

Evald: Empowering women beyond the grave

Lexi Woodcock November 11, 2022

“Power, Passion, and Faith,” a biography on Emmy Carlsson Evald written by her great-granddaughter Sharon Wymann, tells the life story of a young activist for women’s rights. On Wednesday Nov. 2,...

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