In March 1957, Dr. Samuel Booth Sturgis, Governor of the Swedish Colonial Society, gave a talk on the subject manners and customs. Although an interesting “take” on the comportment of the Swedes in Colonial era North America, the language and content of the lecture also provides an interesting “snap shot” of mid-twentieth century social sensibilities.

The below link provides access to the complete PDF, which is part of the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania publications library.

Manners and Customs of Swedish Forefathers in New Sweden, 1638-1656