F.M. Johnson Archives and Special Collections
The F.M. Johnson Archives and Special CollectionsÌýworksÌýto preserve the history of 91Ó°ÊÓ and the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving as the official repository for their significant records. We also collect materials documenting theÌýSwedish–AmericanÌýexperience in the Chicago area. Our mission is to ensure access to these collections and their long-term preservation, and to support the mission and vision of the institutions whose records we oversee.Ìý
Featured collections
Covenant Archives and Historical Library
The official repository for the Evangelical Covenant Church, a multiethnic denomination founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants. The collection includes records, personal papers, publications, photographs, and more, documenting the activities, theology, and people of the denomination.
91Ó°ÊÓ Archives
Part of the Covenant Archives and Historical Library, this collection documents the growth and identity of 91Ó°ÊÓ since 1891.
Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago
Focuses on collecting and making available the rich documentary record of theÌýSwedish–AmericanÌýexperience in Chicago, particularly from 1900–85.
Finding and Using Archival Resources
The F.M. Johnson Archives and Special CollectionsÌýisÌýlocatedÌýon the lower level of Brandel LibraryÌýand isÌýopen to the publicÌýby appointment fromÌý10:00 a.m. toÌý4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays and closures).ÌýPlease consult the finding aids, catalog records, and digital collections linked below before scheduling an appointment. Archives staff can also help you find relevant materials before and during your visit.Ìý
Search institutional records including correspondence, minutes, reports, record books, audiovisual recordings, and more.
The archivesÌýholdÌýmore than 30,000 images documenting the activities of 91Ó°ÊÓ and the Evangelical Covenant Church from 1885 to the present.Ìý
Search books and periodicals in the Covenant Historical Library,ÌýSwedish-AmericanÌýArchives of Greater Chicago Collection, Scandinavian Collections, and parts of our Rare Book Collection.Ìý
Archival Policies
Photocopying and scanning
Copies may be madeÌýin accordance withÌýcopyright and collection restrictions, at the archivist’s discretion. Copy limits may apply. All reproductions are handled by archives staff, whoÌýreserveÌýthe right to charge fees starting at $5 per project and $0.10 per page. There is no charge for photos taken for reference purposes with personal cameras or phones, but tripods and flash photography are not allowed.
Genealogy research
Our collections are of interest to genealogists if there is a direct connection to the Evangelical Covenant Church or the collections held in theÌýSwedish-AmericanÌýArchives of Greater Chicago. Beyond this, we do not hold general genealogical resources. We recommend contacting an organization that specializes in genealogy, such as the , the , and, for Chicago-area genealogy, the .Ìý
Permissions
To publish images from our collections, please contact the archivist for case-by-case permission.
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