Award
1959

Although Carl Sandburg's poetry was distinctly American, his work transcended borders. He received this Swedish award in 1959. The son of Swedish immigrants, Sandburg's first language was Swedish. As a child in Illinois, Sandburg changed in his name from "Sandberg" to the more Americanized "Sandburg" when he entered grammar school.
Metal. L 7.2, W 5.1, T 0.3 cm
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, CARL 41041