BY THEIR FRUITS
One inestimable accomplishment of the Vasa Order is the creation of its own Archives Building here in this country where the history and accomplishments of the organization is unfolding among present and coming generations of Swedish-American ancestry. These Archives will without the slightest doubt become increasingly aware of the great need and outstanding value of having a central place where research can be made, studies of present and past aspects of the Order can be conducted, and valuable material of every pertinent kind may find a permanent place to stay. The Swedish-American generations born in this country will always feel close and rewarding bonds with "the Old Country" Sweden, but still and all America is the country of their birth and upbringing, and the identification and nearness with their own growth of Swedish-American awareness is immeasurably enhanced by having these Archives right in the middle of their own country. It certainly also is very commendable to have placed these Archives in Bishop Hill, a surrounding of outstanding Swedish-American and nationally recognized historical presence.

T. Edward Karlsson