The article discusses the involvement of Swedes in the history of Pennsylvania. The author discusses Pennsylvania's demographic composition and suggests Quaker traditions have hindered the publicizing of historic events in the state. He comments on English, Swedish and Dutch colonies established in Pennsylvania. Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus approved the creation of a Swedish trading company based in America and Johan Printz became governor of the territory that would become Pennsylvania. Swedes retained their title to lands in America despite English protests due to a declaration by English queen Elizabeth I regarding the possession of territory. The positive relations between Swedes and North American Indians and the promotion of peace by Quaker settler William Penn are noted.