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{{TOC left}}Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches | {{TOC left}}__TOC__ | ||
*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | |||
If you plan to visit | *'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | ||
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''Family History Library'''] and the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at [http://www.augustana.edu/x14897.xml Augustana College] may have printed or microfilmed copies of them. The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center sells microfilm copies of the records. | |||
Although the records you need may be in an | |||
See [[Sweden Societies]] for the address.<br><br><br> | See [[Sweden Societies]] for the address.<br><br><br> | ||