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Jeweler, San Francisco. Was
grand marshal of the Swedish Day
at the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition, San Francisco, 1915.
EDWIN A. LEAF
Was born in Jonsired, Sweden,
and after completing his elementary
school work in Gottenburg, learned
his trade as cabinetmaker in
Stockholm, where he received a gold
medal and diploma for artisanship
in his trade. Mr. Leaf came to
Boston, Mass, 1882. Came to Los
Angeles, 189 7, and established his oWn
cabinet shop, 1905 and is well
known for his creative ability and
skill in cabinet work. Mr. Leaf is
a charter member of Swedish Am.
Nat’l League and past president and
a member of Woodmen of the World
and Order of Red Men and has often
been honored by his fellow
countrymen both in the East and West. He
has always been very active in the
Swedish colony in furthering the
welfare of the Swedes.
CARL T. LILJENWALL
Born in Sweden April 4, 1889.
Came to Los Angeles two years
ago. Received scholarship from the
Royal Agricultural Department in
Sweden, and came to this country to
pursue his studies. He is now
connected with the University of
Southern California, studying agricultural
and chemistry. He is financial
secretary of the Swedish Lodge
“Scan-dia V. O.“ He is the assistant
recording secretary of the Los Angeles
Executive Committee for the
“Swedish Day** Celebration.
THORALF L. NERDRUM
Born in Kolka, Finland.
Received his education at the University in
Helsingfers. Came to Los Angeles
1912, accepted a position with the
Los Angeles Investment Co. and
soon afterwards he started the
well-known real estate firm, Anderson
and Nerdrum, of which he now is
sole owner. Mr. Nerdrum is
president of the Harmony, Finlandia,
secretary of the National League and
member of Nordstjerman, V. O.
C. J. NORDQUIST, Contractor and
Builder
Was born in Westergotland,
Sweden. He came to the United
States in 1888 and located in St.
Paul, Minn., where he remained
until he left for Los Angeles in 1 894,
at which place he has resided ever
since. He married Jenny Benson in
1892. To this union were born two
children, Carroll and Norman.
Mr. Nordquist has always taken a
great deal of interest in everything
that is Swedish. You can at all times
count on him when anything is to
be done to further the good name
of our Swedish Colony. He is a
charter member of the
Swedish-American National League. In
business he has been quite
Successful. As a matter of fact, he ranks
as one of the largest Swedish
contractors in the city. He has built some
of the finest residences to be seen
in Southern California. He is
treasurer of the Committee for the
Swedish Day.
JOHN NORRBOM
Born April 8, 1869, in Sweden.
Emigrated to the United States in
1890 and located in Arlington, N.
J. In 1907 went to Cuba, but
returned to the United States after
one year. Came to California
shortly after his return, and located in
San Diego, living there until he came
to Los Angeles in 1911. He is an
active member of the Swedish
Baptist Church.
REV. OSCAR FR. LINDSTRUM
Born in Sweden, November 9,
185 7. Came to America together
with his parents in 1869. He was
ordained Deacon by Bishop Force of
Bishop Hill in 1881, and as an Elder
in 1896. He has served as pastor
of the Swedish M. E. Church in
Minnesota, Illinois, and in Jamestown,
N. Y. He was District
Superintendent in Texas for six years. He came
to Los Angeles in the Fall of last
year. Rev. Lindstrum graduated
from the Theological Seminary in
Evanston, Ills., in 1886; married
Lottie H. Peterson from Keokuk, Iowa
in 1882.
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