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Augustana College, Center for Western Studies

2001 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 (605) 274-4921 Website

The Center for Western Studies is an archival and publishing agency of Augustana College, historically a Norwegian-American college. Through its collections, exhibits, book publishing, conferences, and art shows, the Center seeks to preserve and interpret the history and cultures of the northern plains.

By appointment only. Access fees apply ($30 for first day and $15 per day thereafter). Contact Amanda Jenson, Collections Assistant at (605) 274-5017.

Luther College Preus Library

Decorah, IA 52101 (319/387-1001) Website

Preus Library, completed in 1969, holds a collection of more than 330,000 volumes as well as audio-visual materials, and archival collections. The library’s web-based catalog provides access to these volumes, over 1,000 currently subscribed periodicals, video recordings, music scores, sound recordings, and other materials in the library’s collection.

The library’s home page also serves as a portal to selected databases, full-text journals and information resources on the World Wide Web, including JSTOR, Project Muse, Academic Search Premier, and many subject-specific resources.

The library also has a large collection of farm books (Bygdebøker).

Minnesota Historical Society

345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 (651/296-6126) Website

The Minnesota Historical Society's Library contains printed materials, including books, pamphlets, serials, microfilm and newspapers, all of which document the state, its people and its culture.

Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA)

St. Olaf College, 1510 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 646-3221 Website

The largest collection of Norwegian-American archival material in America is to be found at the Association. Founded in 1925 with the assistance of novelist Ole Rolvaag, the Association has established an enviable reputation as one of the leading organizations of its kind. Anyone researching Norwegian-Americans will find the NAHA an essential repository of relevant materials.

The NAHA Archives can be a rich resource of information for family historians and genealogists. Although the focus of NAHA is the Norwegians after they arrived in America, and is historical in nature rather than strictly geneaolgical, you may find its resources helpful in your research.

From the beginning NAHA has been located on the campus of St. Olaf College. Although both institutions are independent entities, they maintain close cooperation on common causes.

Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC)

415 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-2224 Website

The Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library is among the world's leading resources for Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy. Through its collections, research, outreach, and publications, the Center strives to maintain and enhance its role as the most comprehensive source about Norwegian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants.

Members can visit the Library without charge; non-members pay a $15 per day fee. Visits can be made weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may enlist the help of a researcher during your visit by calling in advance to make an appointment, or emailing genealogy@nagcnl.org.

You may fill out a research request form that is provided on their website. The enquiry will be handled by one of the staff genealogy experts. They will communicate with you about the content, time-frame, and estimated charges of your request. The research staff has a depth of experience, making it possible for them to answer requests and conduct research in the most time-efficient way. NAGC website

South Dakota State Historical Society, Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre, South Dakota Website

The State Archives of the South Dakota State Historical Society collects, appraises, accessions, describes, organizes, preserves, determines significance, and makes available manuscript collections, South Dakota state, county, and town government records, photographs, maps, and other archival materials which have permanent historical and research value.

State Historical Society of North Dakota, North Dakota Heritage Center

612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 5805 (701)328-2091 Website

The State Archives is responsible for the documentary collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. It is the official state archives, and acquires and preserves all types of research materials relating to North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains, including manuscript collections, books, periodicals, maps, newspapers, audio and video materials, and photographs.

University of Minnesota

309 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 626-2227 Website Library Website

University of Minnesota has some excellent sources for Norwegian and Norwegian-American Genealogy. They include general guides to genealogy, maps, Norwegian language dictionaries, and internet resources.

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

P.O. Box 9000, Grand Forks, ND 58202 (701)777-4625 Website

The Chester Fritz Library is the main library in the University of North Dakota system and is designated a U.S. Patent and Trademark depository and a regional depository of U.S. Government publications. The Library's Special Collections Department preserves unique, historical records and offers a large collection of genealogical resources.

Wisconsin Historical Society

816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706 (608)264-6400 Website

The Library–Archives preserves and provides access to millions of published and unpublished items about the history of North America. In general, the Library provides access to published books and periodicals, and the Archives provides access to unpublished materials.

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-=== Archives or colleges with major Norwegian-American Collections ==
+===[[Augustana College, Center for Western Studies|Augustana College, Center for Western Studies]]===
+S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197
+(605) 274-4921
+[http://www.augie.edu/library/about/index.html#collections Website]
+The Center for Western Studies is an archival and publishing agency of Augustana College, historically a Norwegian-American college. Through its collections, exhibits, book publishing, conferences, and art shows, the Center seeks to preserve and interpret the history and cultures of the northern plains.
+By appointment only. Access fees apply ($30 for first day and $15 per day thereafter). Contact Amanda Jenson, Collections Assistant at (605) 274-5017.
+[[Augustana College, Center for Western Studies|Read more]]
+===[[Luther College|Luther College Preus Library]]===
+Decorah, IA 52101
+(319/387-1001)
+[http://www.luther.edu/about/campus/map/preus-library/index.html Website]
+<br>
+<br>
+'''Preus Library''', completed in 1969, holds a collection of more than 330,000 volumes as well as audio-visual materials, and archival collections. The library’s [https://www.luther.edu/library/help/search-wcd web-based catalog] provides access to these volumes, over 1,000 currently subscribed periodicals, video recordings, music scores, sound recordings, and other materials in the library’s collection.
+The [http://lis.luther.edu/research library’s home page] also serves as a portal to selected databases, full-text journals and information resources on the World Wide Web, including JSTOR, Project Muse, Academic Search Premier, and many subject-specific resources.
+The library also has a large collection of farm books (Bygdebøker).
+[[Luther College|Read more]]
+===[[Minnesota Historical Society|Minnesota Historical Society]]===
+W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
+(651/296-6126)
+[http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/family/genieguide/adoption.htm Website]
+The Minnesota Historical Society's Library contains printed materials, including books, pamphlets, serials, microfilm and newspapers, all of which document the state, its people and its culture.
+===[[Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA)|Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA)]]===
+St. Olaf College, 1510 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
+(507) 646-3221
+[http://www.naha.stolaf.edu Website]
-'''Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA)'''
 The largest collection of Norwegian-American archival material in America is to be found at the Association. Founded in 1925 with the assistance of novelist Ole Rolvaag, the Association has established an enviable reputation as one of the leading organizations of its kind. Anyone researching Norwegian-Americans will find the NAHA an essential repository of relevant materials.
-Guide to Manuscripts Collections of the Norwegian American Historical Association, compiled and edited by Lloyd Hustvedt, was published by the NAHA in 1979 and is available at the Center for Western Studies. There are entries in Norwegian-American Studies (NAHA) since 1979
 The NAHA Archives can be a rich resource of information for family historians and genealogists. Although the focus of NAHA is the Norwegians after they arrived in America, and is historical in nature rather than strictly geneaolgical, you may find its resources helpful in your research.
 From the beginning NAHA has been located on the campus of St. Olaf College. Although both institutions are independent entities, they maintain close cooperation on common causes.
-Archives
-The heart of the NAHA archives is its extensive manuscript collection, which includes letters, diaries, journals and ledgers, newspaper clippings, obituaries, congregational records, family and local histories, and other resources related to Norwegians in America. The archival collection also includes photographs illustrating all aspects of Norwegian-American history. The archives are available to NAHA members and non-members, but fees are charged for most services.
-Online Research
-Online researchers can search the NAHA archives in three different ways.
-•	[http://fusion.stolaf.edu/naha Leif], is the online search engine for NAHA manuscripts and photographs. It allows keyword searching of collections, groups of documents and images.
-•	A published [http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/archives/guide.htm guide to the archives is available in PDF format.
-•	The [http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/pubs/nastudies.htm NAHA site index] searches the volumes of Norwegian-American Studies that have been scanned and are available online.
-Online Resources
-•	[http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/pubs/nastudies.htm Norwegian-American Studies] Volumes 1-33 of Norwegian-American Studies, our scholarly journal of Norwegian-American History, are available online in a printable format.
-•	A list of [http://fusion.stolaf.edu/naha/index.cfm?fuseaction=newspaper Norwegian-American newspapers] published in the United States is available. Search by newspaper name, state or city of publication, or browse the entire list.
-•	[http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/archives/noramimages.html Norwegian-American Images] Our developing online image collection can be searched in a variety of ways. Image reproduction fees are detailed below.
-•	[http://fusion.stolaf.edu/naha/Hovland/Hovland/ Hovland Index] (Rolvaag Library holdings of Bygdebøker) See also: [http://fusion.stolaf.edu/naha/Hovland/Hovland/mapsearch.cfm HovlAND Map index]. Search the Hovland Index to identify which Bygdebøker (Norwegian Community History Books) are located in the Rolvaag Library, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.
-•	[http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/resources/links.htm Links] These external web sites may assist you in conducting research on Norway, Norwegian Immigration and the Norwegian language.
-Researching at NAHA
-Researchers are welcome to use the NAHA archives in person. Arrangements can be made to use the NAHA archives by calling the archivists at (507) 786-3229 or by e-mailing naha-archivists@stolaf.edu to make an appointment. Appointments should generally be made several days in advance and for our regularly posted hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Afternoon hours are also often available but only by advance appointment. The archivists are happy to assist visitors in finding appropriate resources, but we are able to undertake research for others only when our schedules allow and only upon pre-payment of research fees. We can answer simple research questions on the telephone and by e-mail, but we may need a few days to respond.
-Fees
-•	Daily Fees
-Visitors who are not members of NAHA pay a daily fee of $15 for use of NAHA resources. Non-members may join NAHA at the time of their first visit. Daily fees are waived for members and for students.
-•	Research Fees
-Staff responses to research questions that require more than 30 minutes of work are undertaken only upon pre-payment for one hour of research at $20 (members), $40 (non-members), or $60 (commercial). Additional hourly charges may apply.
-•	Reproduction Fees
-Reproduction fees are collected in advance of any work. The fragile condition of many manuscripts and photographs may preclude any form of duplication. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the processing of all reproduction orders.
-o	Photocopying Fees
-We will make photocopies at 15¢ a page, if the condition of materials and staff time permits. (This fee includes defrayment for staff time).
-o	Fees for Images
-	Fees of $2.50 apply for copying, scanning, or e-mailing individual images ($5.00 minimum), which may also be placed on CDs for an additional $2.00 charge.
-	Duplicate copies of photographs may be made for $10.00 ($20.00 minimum).
-	A minimum fee of $50 will be charged for scanning images at resolutions higher than 300 dpi.
-o	Fees for Publication or Commercial Use of Documents and Images
-	$10 for each publicaton or commercial reproduction of a document.
-	$100 for each publication or commercial use of an image.
-•	Postage Fees
-Postage/handling fees of $4.00 apply to orders sent out by NAHA staff.
-Other Norwegian-American Resources at St. Olaf
-Norwegian-American books and newspapers belonging to NAHA are housed in the [http://www.stolaf.edu/library/libs/rolvaag.html St. Olaf College Library] and may be identified with the St. Olaf-Carleton on-line catalog, Bridge. Rare Norwegian-American imprints (books and pamphlets) are housed in the library vault, as indicated in Bridge. Access to these materials requires advance notice to the circulation desk (507-786-3224). The library also houses a rich collection of Norwegian-American materials of its own, including bygdebøker.
-The Andrew A. Rowberg Biographical File, 1914-1978, is a 1600 microfiche set. Beginning in 1914, Rowberg searched Norwegian American newspapers and other publications to find obituaries, wedding and birth announcements, honors and tributes, and Norway visits pertaining to Norwegian Americans. His collection of some 125,000 items is arranged alphabetically by name.
+[[Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA)|Read more]]
+===[[Norwegian American Genealogical Center|Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC)]]===
+West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
+(608)255-2224
+[http://www.nagcnl.org Website]
+The Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library is among the world's leading resources for Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy.  Through its collections, research, outreach, and publications, the Center strives to maintain and enhance its role as the most comprehensive source about Norwegian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants.
-The following genealogical materials are some which may be found in the NAHA Archives:
+Members can visit the Library without charge; non-members pay a $15 per day fee. Visits can be made weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may enlist the help of a researcher during your visit by calling in advance to make an appointment, or emailing genealogy@nagcnl.org.
-•	Rowberg File
-,000+ clippings of biographical articles on Norwegian Americans from Norwegian-American newspapers, English-language country weeklies, church and lodge magazines, obituaries, Golden Anniversary celebrations, etc. Mounted on 3x5" cards filed alphabetically. Women are usually listed under husbands or male relatives. Reference cards to longer articles are mounted in over 120 binders. Coverage: Upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and where there were pockets of Norwegian settlements. The main time period covered is 1914-1980's.
-•	Rowberg Supplement
-,000+ recent obituaries, mainly from North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota. Women are usually listed under their own names. A few older obituaries are also included.
+You may fill out a research request form that is provided on their website. The enquiry will be handled by one of the staff genealogy experts. They will communicate with you about the content, time-frame, and estimated charges of your request. The research staff has a depth of experience, making it possible for them to answer requests and conduct research in the most time-efficient way. [http://www.nagcnl.org/ NAGC website]
+[[Norwegian American Genealogical Center|Read more]]
+===[[South Dakota State Historical Society|South Dakota State Historical Society, Cultural Heritage Center]]===
+Pierre, South Dakota
+[http://history.sd.gov/ Website]
+The State Archives of the South Dakota State Historical Society collects, appraises, accessions, describes, organizes, preserves, determines significance, and makes available manuscript collections, South Dakota state, county, and town government records, photographs, maps, and other archival materials which have permanent historical and research value.
+[[South Dakota State Historical Society|Read more]]
+===[[State Historical Society of North Dakota|State Historical Society of North Dakota, North Dakota Heritage Center]]===
+East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 5805
+(701)328-2091
+[http://www.history.nd.gov/archives/index.html Website]
+The State Archives is responsible for the documentary collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. It is the official state archives, and acquires and preserves all types of research materials relating to North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains, including manuscript collections, books, periodicals, maps, newspapers, audio and video materials, and photographs.
+[[State Historical Society of North Dakota|Read more]]
+===[[University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota]]===
+19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455
+(612) 626-2227
+[http://wilson.lib.umn.edu/reference/nor-gene.html Website]
+[http://special.lib.umn.edu/ Library Website]
+University of Minnesota has some excellent sources for Norwegian and Norwegian-American Genealogy. They include general guides to genealogy, maps, Norwegian language dictionaries, and internet resources.
+[[University of Minnesota|Read more]]
+===[[University of North Dakota|University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library]]===
+P.O. Box 9000, Grand Forks, ND 58202
+(701)777-4625
+[http://www.library.und.edu/Collections/Famhist/home.html Website]
-•	Carl G. O. Hansen File
+The Chester Fritz Library is the main library in the University of North Dakota system and is designated a U.S. Patent and Trademark depository and a regional depository of U.S. Government publications.  The Library's Special Collections Department preserves unique, historical records and offers a large collection of genealogical resources.
-Clipping collection (1900-1950) of the Minneapolis Norwegian-language newspaper. Index is in the last 13 drawers of the Rowberg File, giving number of envelope in the collection of 136 boxes.
-•	Family History Collection
+[[University of North Dakota|Read More]]
-Collection P0539, 39 boxes. Check card file index under Inventory cards. (This also includes cards for bound family histories in the library collections.)
-•	Manuscript Collection
-Searchable online with [http://fusion.stolaf.edu/naha Leif] or at NAHA office with inventory and index cards.
+===[[Wisconsin Historical Society|Wisconsin Historical Society]]===
-•	Biographical Directories
+State Street, Madison, WI 53706
-Pastors, teachers, etc. Directory of congregations.
+(608)264-6400
+[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/genealogy/ Website]
-•	Emigration Lists (on microfilm)
-Oslo (Kristiania) 1867-1901. Trondheim 1867-1926, with indexes 1891-1925. Kristiansand from 1873. Bergen list (1874-1924) on microfiche, with indexes by first name, surname. For Rogaland emigrants, see large red volumes with copies of parish "udflyttede" lists All the NAHA microfilms are located in the Rolvaag Library.
-See also lists of emigrants from Hallingdal, Hjartdal (Telemark), Lesje, Ringebu, Vang (Valdres) in NAHA. Also in the library: Østfold (JV6734.U8). Biri/Snertingdal, Vardal/Gjøvik (E184.S24088); Land (DL576.L3B6 v.4); Nordmøre (JV6734.S56); Hjørunfjord, Vartdal, Ørsta (HV6734.S7).
+The Library–Archives preserves and provides access to millions of published and unpublished items about the history of North America. In general, the Library provides access to published books and periodicals, and the Archives provides access to unpublished materials.
-•	Maps — Series M 711
-Check index map; filed alphabetically, in the Archivist's office.
+[[Wisconsin Historical Society|Read more]]
-Reference Works
-The following genealogical and reference materials are located in the Reference Room of the Rølvaag Library.
-•	Norwegian encyclopedia (AE43.A75) 12 volumes. Useful for place names and histories of communities.
+Return to [[Norwegian American|Norwegian American page]]
-•	Postal directory (1972): HE7093.N7. Lists farms, churches, towns, etc., telling what community (kommune) and county (fylke) they are in.
+[[Category:Norwegian-Americans]]
-•	General genealogical guides: CS (e.g., Scandinavian Genealogical Research Manual).
-•	Norwegian biographical encyclopedia (CT1293.N6) 19 volumes.
-•	Norske gardsbruk (DL418.N85) Farm directory, southern counties, 1950-1970s.
-•	Norway handbook (DL419.N8).
-•	Bibliographies of local history (DL448.F94).
-•	Telephone books (DL576-581).
-•	Rygh's Norske gaardnavne (PD2695.R9). 21 volumes. Lists all main farms (and some subdivisions) by community (herred or kommune) and parish (sokn, sogn). Index for each fylke, general index for set.
-•	Norge: land og folk, geografisk leksikon atlas-register (DL419.N7), 4 volumes.
-General Collection
-The following genealogical and historical materials are located in the stacks of the Rølvaag Library.
-•	Bygdeboker - bygdebooks: local histories of Norwegian communities (DL576.A-Z; DL596.AZ). Located on level 5.
-•	Books on Norwegian-American history: E184.S3, level 5. Includes publications of the bygdelags (E184.S26). Lovoll's A Folk Epic (E184.S24L66) has bibliography. [Some lag publications with periodicals or in Special Collections Vault collection.]
-•	American local history (county histories, Norwegians in states or counties, etc.): F536-Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota. Level 5.
-•	Norwegian-language newspapers on microfilm: Bikuben, Budstikken, Decorah Posten, Emigranten, Emigranten og Fædrelandet, Fædrelandet, Norden, Nordisk Folkeblad, Skandinaven. Some on paper in Special Collections. Church magazines (before 1960) on Level 1.