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[[Europe]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Archives and Libraries {{Sweden-sidebar}}<br> | [[Europe]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Archives and Libraries''' {{Sweden-sidebar}}{{TOC left}}<br>Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches and governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Sweden. | ||
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches and governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Sweden. | |||
If you plan to visit any of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an | If you plan to visit any of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archives in Sweden, you may write in English. | ||
Although the records you need may be in an | Although the records you need may be in an archives or library in Sweden, the Family History Library and the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at [http://www.augustana.edu/x14897.xml Augustana College] in Illinois may have microfilm copies of them. The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center sells microfilm copies of the records. See [[Sweden Societies]] for the address.<br><br><br> | ||
=== In Sweden there are several major types of genealogical repositories === | === In Sweden there are several major types of genealogical repositories === | ||
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*Historical and genealogical societies | *Historical and genealogical societies | ||
=== National | === National Archives === | ||
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The Sweden government collects records relating to Sweden history, culture, and people. The National | The Sweden government collects records relating to Sweden history, culture, and people. The National Archives of Sweden, which is open to the public, has a large genealogical and biographical collection as well as government accounts, land records, tax lists, maps, and pictures. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of the National Archives' records. The postal address is: | ||
:'''Riksarkivet'''<br>Postal Address: Box 12541, S-102 29 Stockholm, Sweden<br>Street Address: Fyrverkarbacken 13-17, Stockholm, Sweden<br>Telephone: 011-46-8-737 63 50<br>Fax: 011-46-8-737 64 74<br>Internet: http://www.riksarkivet.se/ | :'''Riksarkivet'''<br>Postal Address: Box 12541, S-102 29 Stockholm, Sweden<br>Street Address: Fyrverkarbacken 13-17, Stockholm, Sweden<br>Telephone: 011-46-8-737 63 50<br>Fax: 011-46-8-737 64 74<br>Internet: http://www.riksarkivet.se/ | ||
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Some databases at the National Archives can be accessed from the internet and directions are in English. | Some databases at the National Archives can be accessed from the internet and directions are in English. | ||
The following is a guide to the National | The following is a guide to the National Archives' collection: | ||
*Jägerskiöld, Olof. ''Riksarkivet 1618-1968 (National Archives 1618- 1968).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt & Söner, 1968. (FHL book 948.5 J5j.) | *Jägerskiöld, Olof. ''Riksarkivet 1618-1968 (National Archives 1618- 1968).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt & Söner, 1968. (FHL book 948.5 J5j.) | ||
Svensk Arkivinformation, SVAR (Swedish | Svensk Arkivinformation, SVAR (Swedish Archives Information) is a division of the National Archives. The goal of SVAR is to make archives material available for research and education. SVAR will copy and distribute archives material and index information. SVAR has a research facility in Ramsele, Sweden. | ||
:'''Svensk Arkivinformation (SVAR)'''<br>Postal Address: Box 160, S-880 40 Ramsele, Sweden<br>Street Address: Kägelbacken 6, Ramsele, Sweden<br>Telephone: 011-46-623-725 00<br>Fax: 011-46-623-725 55<br>Internet: http://www.svar.ra.se/ | :'''Svensk Arkivinformation (SVAR)'''<br>Postal Address: Box 160, S-880 40 Ramsele, Sweden<br>Street Address: Kägelbacken 6, Ramsele, Sweden<br>Telephone: 011-46-623-725 00<br>Fax: 011-46-623-725 55<br>Internet: http://www.svar.ra.se/ | ||
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=== Provincial Archives === | === Provincial Archives === | ||
There are seven regional archives in Sweden. They house records pertaining to their particular area. Most Swedish records of genealogical value are kept at the provincial archives, including church records such as birth, marriage, and death records; census records; land records; emigration records; and court records. Each provincial | There are seven regional archives in Sweden. They house records pertaining to their particular area. Most Swedish records of genealogical value are kept at the provincial archives, including church records such as birth, marriage, and death records; census records; land records; emigration records; and court records. Each provincial archives has a large collection of printed material about its area, including local histories, biographies, and other genealogical material. The provincial archives are open to the public. Each archives has different hours of service, so make sure you know days and times before visiting. | ||
:'''Landsarkivet i Göteborg (GLA)'''<br>Västra Götaland County<br>Postal Address: Box 19035, 400 12 Göteborg, Sweden<br>Street Address: Geijersgatan 1<br>Telephone: 031-778 68 00<br>Fax: 031-778 68 25<br>Email: [mailto:landsarkivet.gla@riksarkivet.se landsarkivet.gla@riksarkivet.se] <br>Internet: http://www.ra.se/gla | :'''Landsarkivet i Göteborg (GLA)'''<br>Västra Götaland County<br>Postal Address: Box 19035, 400 12 Göteborg, Sweden<br>Street Address: Geijersgatan 1<br>Telephone: 031-778 68 00<br>Fax: 031-778 68 25<br>Email: [mailto:landsarkivet.gla@riksarkivet.se landsarkivet.gla@riksarkivet.se] <br>Internet: http://www.ra.se/gla | ||
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:'''Stadsarkivet i Malmö (MSA)'''<br>Malmö City<br>Address: Stora Varvsgatan 11, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden<br>Telephone: 040-10 53-30<br>Fax: 040-97 51 05<br>Email: [mailto:stadsarkiv@malmo.se stadsarkiv@malmo.se]<br>Internet: http://www.malmo.se/stadsarkivet | :'''Stadsarkivet i Malmö (MSA)'''<br>Malmö City<br>Address: Stora Varvsgatan 11, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden<br>Telephone: 040-10 53-30<br>Fax: 040-97 51 05<br>Email: [mailto:stadsarkiv@malmo.se stadsarkiv@malmo.se]<br>Internet: http://www.malmo.se/stadsarkivet | ||
=== Military | === Military Archives === | ||
:'''Krigsarkivet (KRA)'''<br>Postal Address: Krigsarkivet, 115 88 Stockholm, Sweden<br>Street Address: Banergatan 64<br>Telephone: 08-782 41 00<br>Fax: 08-782 69 76<br>Email: [mailto:krigsarkivet@krigsarkivet.ra.se krigsarkivet@krigsarkivet.ra.se]<br>Internet: http://www.ra.se/kra | :'''Krigsarkivet (KRA)'''<br>Postal Address: Krigsarkivet, 115 88 Stockholm, Sweden<br>Street Address: Banergatan 64<br>Telephone: 08-782 41 00<br>Fax: 08-782 69 76<br>Email: [mailto:krigsarkivet@krigsarkivet.ra.se krigsarkivet@krigsarkivet.ra.se]<br>Internet: http://www.ra.se/kra | ||
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=== Church Parish Offices === | === Church Parish Offices === | ||
Post-1895 church records are now mostly moved to the Provincial | Post-1895 church records are now mostly moved to the Provincial Archives of the area (parts of Lund archives area and Göteborg archives area have not yet been moved). Each archives has a section on their web site, called ''Folkbokföring'', where you might find a list of the records transferred to the archive. | ||
Parishes may also have earlier records on microform. You can write to local parishes for information. See [[Swedish Church Records|Swedish Church Records]]. | Parishes may also have earlier records on microform. You can write to local parishes for information. See [[Swedish Church Records|Swedish Church Records]]. | ||
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=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | === Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | ||
Some archives have websites, catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an | Some archives have websites, catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an archives so that you can use your time more effectively. The Family History Library has some of these guides. They are listed in the Family History Catalog under: | ||
SWEDEN - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS. | SWEDEN - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS. | ||