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Most genealogical and historical societies in North America and in Sweden publish magazines and newsletters. The articles often include:  
=== Overview ===
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Sweden genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:
*Family genealogies and pedigrees
*Helpful articles on research methodology
*Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
*Historical background
*Current and historical maps
*Information about local and national records, archives, and services
*Interesting articles about social life and customs
*Book advertisements and book reviews
*Advertisements of professional researchers
*Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers


*Family genealogies and pedigrees.
=== Periodicals ===
*Transcripts of church records, migration lists, and cemetery records.  
Several historical and genealogical societies publish periodicals focusing on the Swedish immigrants to North America. These are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region or state. Also, many societies and organizations in Sweden publish genealogical periodicals in Swedish. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They also are an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements for a lost ancestor from Sweden. Some major periodicals are:
*Social life and customs.
*Helpful articles on research methodology.  
*Information about local records, archives, and services.  
*Book advertisements and reviews.  
*Research advertisements.


Queries or requests for information that can help you contact other researchers interested in specific ancestors.  
*'''''The Swedish-American Historical Quarterly''''' 1982-. Chicago, Illinois, USA: The Society. {{FSC|304611|title-id|disp=FS Library  book 973 B25sp}}.  


=== North American Periodicals ===
*'''''Swedish American Genealogist''''' 1981-.  Winter Park, Florida, USA: Swedish American Genealogist. Published by Nils William Olson, P.O. Box 2186, Winter Park, FL 32790. Published since 1991 by the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island IL 61201-2296. {{FSC|339623|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 F25s}}.


Several historical and genealogical societies publish periodicals focusing on the Swedish immigrants to North America. These are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region or state. Some major periodicals are:
*'''''Släkt och hävd: tidskrift (Family and Tradition)''''' 1950-.  Stockholm, Sweden: Genealogiska Föreningen. {{FSC|16188|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 948.5 D25sh}}.  


<u>''The Swedish-American Historical Quarterly''</u>''.'' Chicago, Illinois, USA: The Society, 1982-. (FHL book '''973 B25sp'''.)
*'''''Personhistorisk tidskrift (Journal of Personal History)''''' 1900-. Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt. {{FSC|132902|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 948.5 D25pt}} and {{FSC|132902|title-id|disp=films 254935-36, 1440261, 1440262}}.  This periodical has been indexed for the years 1898 to 1956 on {{FSC|132902|title-id|disp=films 254961-66}}.  


<u>''Swedish American Genealogist''</u>. Winter Park, Florida, USA: Swedish American Genealogist, 1981-. Published by Nils William Olson, P.O. Box 2186, Winter Park, FL 32790. (FHL book '''973 F25s'''.)&nbsp; Published since 1991 by the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island IL 61201-2296.<br>
=== Obtaining Periodicals ===
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Search PERSI:<br>
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)]''' at Allen County Public Library; index; More information: [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]]<br>
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and regional or local libraries for available copies.


'''Swedish Periodicals'''
The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. Sweden periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927041&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Sweden%22 Sweden-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using:
 
*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county
Many societies and organizations in Sweden publish genealogical periodicals in Swedish. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They also are an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements for a lost ancestor from Sweden. Some major examples are:  
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical
 
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
<u>''Släkt och hävd: tidskrift'' </u>''(Family and Tradition)''. Stockholm, Sweden: Genealogiska Föreningen, 1950-. (FHL book '''948.5 D25sh'''.)
Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via [https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names.  
 
Learn more about how to search [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] on our Wiki pages.
<u>''Personhistorisk tidskrift'' </u>''(Journal of Personal History).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt, 1900-. (FHL book '''948.5 D25pt'''; films 254935-6, '''''1440261''''' items'''2-6''', 1'''''440262''''' items '''1-5'''.) This periodical has been indexed for the years 1898 to 1956. (FHL films 254961-66.
 
'''Obtaining Periodicals'''
 
Copies of periodicals are available from the societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve.  
 
The Family History Library subscribes to many periodicals. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog in several ways. If you know the title, use the Author/Title Search of the catalog. Otherwise, use the Place Search:
 
SWEDEN - GENEALOGY - PERIODICALS
 
SWEDEN - HISTORY - PERIODICALS
 
SWEDEN - PERIODICALS
 
SWEDEN - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - PERIODICALS


Also see [[Sweden Societies]].  
Also see [[Sweden Societies]].  


=== Web Sites ===
=== Websites ===


*[http://www.augustana.edu/sag/ http://www.augustana.edu/sag/]
*[http://www.augustana.edu/sag/ Swedish American Genealogist]
*[https://bibliotek.kk.dk/temaer/krak Krak's Guide 1770-1989 Copenhagen's Oldest Known Publication]




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Overview[edit | edit source]

A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Sweden genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:

  • Family genealogies and pedigrees
  • Helpful articles on research methodology
  • Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
  • Historical background
  • Current and historical maps
  • Information about local and national records, archives, and services
  • Interesting articles about social life and customs
  • Book advertisements and book reviews
  • Advertisements of professional researchers
  • Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Several historical and genealogical societies publish periodicals focusing on the Swedish immigrants to North America. These are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region or state. Also, many societies and organizations in Sweden publish genealogical periodicals in Swedish. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They also are an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements for a lost ancestor from Sweden. Some major periodicals are:

  • Swedish American Genealogist 1981-. Winter Park, Florida, USA: Swedish American Genealogist. Published by Nils William Olson, P.O. Box 2186, Winter Park, FL 32790. Published since 1991 by the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island IL 61201-2296. FS Catalog book 973 F25s.

Obtaining Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Search PERSI:

Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the FamilySearch Catalog and regional or local libraries for available copies.

The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. Sweden periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: Sweden-Periodicals. They can also be found by using:

  • Place Search of the country, state/province, and county
  • Title Search of the periodical
  • Keyword Search for the publishing society name.

Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via WorldCat. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. Learn more about how to search WorldCat and the FamilySearch Catalog on our Wiki pages.

Also see Sweden Societies.

Websites[edit | edit source]

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