of a 19th-century Swedish farmhouse interior. Nord Library – A research library with a collection focusing on the history of New Sweden and the 19th-century Swedish immigration. Linnaeus-Kalm Room – Named after Carl Linnaeus and 18th century botanist Peter Kalm, exhibitions here feature Swedish decorative arts in glass and plants. Fredrika Bremer Room – Devoted to the accomplishments of Swedish women and named for Swedish novelist Fredrika Bremer. Jenny Lind Room – Devoted to the Swedish operatic singer Jenny Lind and the lasting effects of her widespread popularity in America. Chicago Room – Honoring the contributions of Swedish-American architects and builders. John Ericsson Room – Wall mural shows John Ericsson presenting his design for the ironclad Monitor to the War Cabinet of Abraham Lincoln. The Balcony – Paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists are exhibited, together with a selection of Swedish furniture. Changing Exhibit Gallery – Gallery that changes about 2 times a year. Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award The American Swedish Historical Museum Spirit of Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award is presented to an individual, individuals or organization who/which has demonstrated a commitment to humanitarianism through acts which achieve a significant contribution, other than money, to alleviate human suffering or injustice, involved sacrifices or risks and are performed without expectation of reward or recognition. The award is named after Raoul Wallenberg, the courageous Swedish diplomat and his work to save Hungarian Jews during World War II. The Spirit of Raoul Wallenberg Award consists of a cash prize and a specially designed bowl from Orrefors, Sweden which is presented to the award recipient at the award ceremony. Past recipients have included A. Leon Higginbotham on the basis of his advocacy on behalf of America's children within the legal profession and his human rights efforts in South Africa, Dr. William P. Magee, Jr. and Kathleen S. Magee for their work in establishing Operation Smile, Per Anger for his collaboration with Raoul Wallenberg in saving Hungarian Jews during World War II and the Reverend Dr. Haruun L. Ruun of Sudan for his extraordinary efforts to bring peace to the divided state. References Further reading Benson, Adolph B. and Naboth Hedin, eds. Swedes in America, 1638–1938 (The Swedish American Tercentenary Association. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. 1938) Palmer, Irene Lucinda American Swedish Historical Museum (American Swedish History Museum. 1994) Ward, Christopher New Sweden on the Delaware (University of Pennsylvania Press. 1938) Ward, Christopher Delaware