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Norway Societies<br>From FamilySearch Wiki<br>Jump to: navigation, search<br> | Norway Societies<br>From FamilySearch Wiki<br>Jump to: navigation, search<br> | ||
Norway Societies | === Norway Societies === | ||
There are several societies and organizations in Norway that may have information of value to your genealogical research. Most local communities in Norway have a genealogical and historical society of some type. Many of these groups publish books and periodicals. For more information, see the "Genealogy" and "Periodicals" sections. | There are several societies and organizations in Norway that may have information of value to your genealogical research. Most local communities in Norway have a genealogical and historical society of some type. Many of these groups publish books and periodicals. For more information, see the "Genealogy" and "Periodicals" sections. | ||
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Contents [hide]<br>1 Bygdelag <br>2 Genealogical Societies <br>3 Societies in Norway <br>4 Historical Societies in Norway and United States <br>4.1 Locating Records at the Family History Library <br> | Contents [hide]<br>1 Bygdelag <br>2 Genealogical Societies <br>3 Societies in Norway <br>4 Historical Societies in Norway and United States <br>4.1 Locating Records at the Family History Library <br> | ||
[edit] Bygdelag <br>There may also be some societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. The bygdelags (community societies) in the United States are made up of descendants of people who emigrated to North America from Norway. Presently there are 30 affiliated lag (societies). Every lag seeks to preserve and strengthen bonds with its home district or community of origin in Norway. You may find it helpful to join and support one of these societies. For information about these bygdelags go to: <br>http://www.fellesraad.com/ <br>[http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Gudbrandsdalslaget Gudbrandsdalslaget] | [edit] Bygdelag <br>There may also be some societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. The bygdelags (community societies) in the United States are made up of descendants of people who emigrated to North America from Norway. Presently there are 30 affiliated lag (societies). Every lag seeks to preserve and strengthen bonds with its home district or community of origin in Norway. You may find it helpful to join and support one of these societies. For information about these bygdelags go to: <br>http://www.fellesraad.com/ <br>[http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Gudbrandsdalslaget Gudbrandsdalslaget] | ||
<br>[edit] Genealogical Societies <br>The major Genealogical society in the United States that emphasizes Norwegian research is: | <br>[edit] Genealogical Societies <br>The major Genealogical society in the United States that emphasizes Norwegian research is: | ||
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Nordic Genealogical Society of Southern California | '''Nordic Genealogical Society of Southern California''' | ||
<br>Open meetings ment as tutorials for anyone interested in Scandinavian research. Meets on the second Saturday at 2 p.m. in January, March, May, July, September and November at the Los Angeles Family History Library, 12741 Santa Monica Bl., Los Angeles, California. | <br>Open meetings ment as tutorials for anyone interested in Scandinavian research. Meets on the second Saturday at 2 p.m. in January, March, May, July, September and November at the Los Angeles Family History Library, 12741 Santa Monica Bl., Los Angeles, California. [http://nordicgenealogy.org http://nordicgenealogy.org] | ||
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For more information, see the "Periodicals" section. | For more information, see the "Periodicals" section. | ||
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UNITED STATES - GENEALOGY | UNITED STATES - GENEALOGY | ||
=== Societies in Norway === | |||
The Norwegian Genealogical Society publishes the periodical Norsk Slektshistorisk Tidsskrift (Norwegian Family History Periodical). It is Norway's oldest national association for genealogists. It was founded in 1926 and has now approximately 1800 members in both Norway and abroad. Its emphasis has been on middle and upper class families. However, recently they have also shown interest in common people, especially farmers. For more information, see the "Periodical" and "Genealogy" sections. | ''Norsk Slektshistorisk Forening ''The Norwegian Genealogical Society publishes the periodical Norsk Slektshistorisk Tidsskrift (Norwegian Family History Periodical). It is Norway's oldest national association for genealogists. It was founded in 1926 and has now approximately 1800 members in both Norway and abroad. Its emphasis has been on middle and upper class families. However, recently they have also shown interest in common people, especially farmers. For more information, see the "Periodical" and "Genealogy" sections. | ||
The address of the society is: | The address of the society is:<br>Contact by email:<br>Norsk Slektshistorisk Forening <br>kontor@genealogi.no | ||
<br>Contact by email:<br>Norsk Slektshistorisk Forening <br>kontor@genealogi.no | |||
<br>Visit their Library: | <br>Visit their Library: | ||
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Genealogy Society of Norway - DIS-NORGE. <br>DIS-Norway is the country's largest association for genealogists, with nearly 9000 members. DIS-Norway was founded on January 12, 1990. The association's mission is to create a nationwide forum for family and personal history in which data processing and the Internet are used as aid. It's mission includes spreading knowledge about this effort and encouraging genealogical research in Norway. | ''Genealogy Society of Norway - DIS-NORGE''. <br>DIS-Norway is the country's largest association for genealogists, with nearly 9000 members. DIS-Norway was founded on January 12, 1990. The association's mission is to create a nationwide forum for family and personal history in which data processing and the Internet are used as aid. It's mission includes spreading knowledge about this effort and encouraging genealogical research in Norway. | ||
We have 19 sections which cover all the country's counties. All members are affiliated with a section. Members in these sections coordinate the local activity of the association. They organize meetings, evening workshops, and courses. Those activities that take place in each section are announced on the home page for the individual section. Most sections have begun with listing of grave sites and parish registration. This is a huge volunteer activity that is done so that we all are able to obtain easier access to the sources. | We have 19 sections which cover all the country's counties. All members are affiliated with a section. Members in these sections coordinate the local activity of the association. They organize meetings, evening workshops, and courses. Those activities that take place in each section are announced on the home page for the individual section. Most sections have begun with listing of grave sites and parish registration. This is a huge volunteer activity that is done so that we all are able to obtain easier access to the sources. | ||