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*'''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. | *'''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 [https://www.swensoncenter.org/ '''Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center'''] at 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 archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''Family History Library'''] and the [https://www.swensoncenter.org/ '''Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center'''] at Augustana College] may have printed or microfilmed copies of them. The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center sells microfilm copies of the records. | ||
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== Types of Genealogical Repositories in Sweden == | == Types of Genealogical Repositories in Sweden == | ||
*National archives and libraries | *National archives and libraries | ||
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*City archives | *City archives | ||
*Church parish offices | *Church parish offices | ||
*Historical and genealogical societies | *Historical and genealogical societies | ||
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== National Archives == | |||
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: | 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: | ||