ABSTRACT

This article analyses the ways in which Swedish and Swedish-American women in the United States have maintained transnational connections with Sweden. Empirically, the article details the organizational profiles and activities of two associations: the American Daughters of Sweden, founded in 1926, and the Swedish Women’s Educational Association, formed in 1979. By studying the post-mass migration period, the article provides new insight into an era that has received little attention in Swedish-American scholarship. The study shows that women actively engaged in, and vigorously nurtured cultural, social and business-related contacts with Sweden. By establishing these transnational connections, women became prominent actors in upholding and redefining Swedish-American relations.

摘要

本文分析了在美国的瑞典和瑞典裔美国女性与瑞典保持跨国联系的方式。从经验上讲，本文详细介绍了两个协会的组织概况和活动：成立于 1926 年的瑞典美国女儿会和成立于 1979 年的瑞典妇女教育协会。一个在瑞典-美国学术界很少受到关注的时代。研究表明，女性积极参与并积极培养与瑞典的文化、社会和商业相关的联系。通过建立这些跨国联系，女性成为维护和重新定义瑞美关系的重要角色。