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{{TOC left}}Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches and governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Sweden. | |||
If you plan to visit any of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archives in Sweden, you may write in English. | If you plan to visit any of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archives in Sweden, you may write in English. | ||
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=== National Archives === | === National Archives === | ||
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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: | ||