Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Acquisition Note: Source: Selma Jacobson.
Preferred Citation: Item-specific information, Manuscript Series #47 Linné Monument, Box #, Folder #, Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago, North Park University.
Scope and Contents: The Linné Monument collection contains records relating to the statue honoring Carl von Linné and includes: a history of the monument by Selma Jacobson, biographical records for Linné, records related to the planning and erection of the Linné monument in Lincoln Park, its relocation to the University of Chicago, and records related to May Celebrations. Also included are correspondence with a number of people, including: Ragnar Benson, Brian Garrick, Carl Hjalmar Lundquist, Pehr Peterson, sculptor Fritiof Kjellberg, and sculptor C.J. Dyferman.