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Sara Johansson

New book lists and shows Russian archival sources

From the late 19th century until the revolution, a large number of Swedish companies operated in Russia, and over 3000 Swedes were professionally active in the Russian Empire. Traces of them are in many Russian archives - and this new book provides the...
17 Nov. 2014
Sara Johansson

We celebrate 40 years!

On November 6, it will be 40 years since the association Stockholms Företagsminnen was founded. Much has happened since then.
6 Nov. 2014
Sara Johansson

New site for teachers

We have created skolwebben.org to support teachers who want to know more about the history of Swedish business - and use that knowledge in the classroom.
4 Sep. 2014
Sara Johansson

Standard work on the History of Swedish Business now out!

If you want to learn more about the history of Swedish industry, you should not miss our latest book – "The History of Swedish Business 1864-2014."
19 Aug. 2014
Sara Johansson

150 years of free trade and commerce – see our anniversary seminar

On the 150th anniversary of economic freedom, the Centre for Business History organized a well-attended seminar, where the book The History of Swedish Business was also launched.
11 Aug. 2014
Sara Johansson

Vattenfall’s history now on the web

Vattenfall's long history and its significance for development in Sweden are now portrayed on a website where the Centre for Business History has been responsible for the content together with Vattenfall's cultural heritage committee.
11 Jun. 2014
Sara Johansson

Kamprad is an entrepreneur for all times

Ingvar Kamprad is the greatest Swedish entrepreneur of all time, at least according to Svenska Dagbladet's readers.
28 May. 2014
Sara Johansson

Alexander Husebye receives this year’s Curt Nicolin Award

Alexander Husebye, CEO of Centrum för Näringslivshistoria, has been given this year's Curt Nicolin Award.
22 May. 2014
Sara Johansson

New chairperson of CfN

At our annual general meeting, Malin Alfredsson, already a board member, was elected as the board's new chairperson.
30 Apr. 2014
Sara Johansson

New TV series about economic freedom

On April 28, the new series "150 Years of Economic Freedom" premieres on Axess TV, hosted by Alexander Husebye . In five episodes, he interviews guests about politics, economics, globalization, and culture.
24 Apr. 2014
Sara Johansson

Arvid Nordquist’s history on the web

A new website depicts family-owned coffee maker Arvid Nordquist's long and rich history, tracing back 130 years.
8 Apr. 2014
Sara Johansson

Swedish business history in Russia

"Swedish business history in Russia" is a new scientific report on Swedish entrepreneurship in Russia from 1850-1917. It's the eighth volume in our series of business history reports. It summarizes preparatory studies within a bilateral archival project...
3 Apr. 2014

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