Yale University
Avalon Project: Charter of Privileges to Swedish South Company; June 14, 1626
The charter given by Gustavus Adolphus to the Swedish South Company detailing its rights, privileges, and requirements in its permission to explore and set up colonies.
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A Brief History of New Sweden in America
This site details the Swedish settlement along the Deleware River, founded in 1638 and lasting till 1681.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Netherland and Maryland
Find out about Dutch exploration and settlement in the area explored by Henry Hudson. Scrolling through will take you to information about New Netherland and the settling of New Sweden which later became Maryland.
Digital History
Digital History: European Colonization North of Mexico
Although settlements by other northern European countries are mentioned, the primary focus of this article is on English settlements and the types of immigrants who came to the New World from England.
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New Netherland Project: Fort Christina
Read the story of the settlement of Fort Christina by Swedes led by the Dutch Peter Minuit. Find out what contribution the Swedes made to American colonial life.
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New Sweden or the Swedes on the Delaware
This page discusses the Swedish expeditions to the New World and the settlement, New Sweden.
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State of Delaware: A Brief History
A brief history of the exploration and colonization of the state of Delaware. Includes information about the early Swedish settlement in present day Wilmington.
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The Living History Society of Delaware Inc in Dover, Delaware (De)
Detailed information about the early explorers of the present State of Delaware. Includes information on many of the early explorers and pictures.
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New Sweden Settlers, 1638 1664
A list of early colonists in New Sweden based on a number of records mainly in the National Archives of Sweden.