Upsala
2 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Upsala. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
2026 Editor's Note: This page uses language about other peoples, religions, or nationalities that was commonplace when the book was published and is offensive by today's standards. The text has been left exactly as it was printed, rather than cut or softened, so that the historical record — including how ordinary such language once was — is preserved. (Ed: ET 2026-07-22) the historic center of ancient Sweden, the principal and last stronghold of heathenism in that country, and still one of the most important towns in Sweden, stands on a little stream that runs down to Lake Mälar, 41 miles N. by W. of Stockholm. Its existing importance is due to its being the seat of the primate, the only archbishop of the Swedish church, and of the principal university. The cathedral, built of brick in the Gothic style was founded in 1289, completed in 1435, partly burned down in 1702, and only partly restored since that disaster. It contains the tomb of Linnæus, and those of Gustavus Vasa and some other Swedish kings. The university, founded in 1477, though new buildings were erected in 1877, is attended by 1,500 students, and possesses a library (1620) of over 400,000 volumes and 10,000 MSS., an observatory, botanical garden, and various scientific collections. In the older town, around which on the E. and N. new suburbs have been built, there stands the castle of Gustavus Vasa (1548). Pop. about 27,500. About 3 miles to the N. E. lies Old Upsala, where are three vast tumuli of the ancient legendary kings; and about 4 miles to the S. E. are the Mora stones, on which the old kings used to take the oath of good governance.
Aiton's Encyclopedia (1910)
up-sa'la, a famous university town of Sweden. The name signifies "the lofty halls." Upsala is situated near the head of a branch of Lake Malar, about thirty-five miles northwest of Stockholm. The population in 1907 was about 25,000. The city possesses a fine old thirteenth century Gothic cathedral. It contains the tombs of several Swedish kings. The university was founded in 1477. It occupies modern buildings. There are about 1,500 students. The library contains one-third of a million volumes and 12,500 manuscripts. Among others there is a priceless manuscript of Ulfilas' translation of the Gospels into the Gothic language. It is written in silver characters on a purple ground. It is the oldest and the most valuable literary specimen of Gothic extant. Many eminent men, including the immortal Linnaeus, the founder of systematic botany, have been connected with the university. See Linnaeus ; Sweden ; Gotland