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=== National Archives | === National Archives === | ||
The Norwegian government collects records relating to Norwegian history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at the national archives include census records, military records, and emigration lists. The National Archives of Norway is open to the public. You may purchase microfilms or request photocopies of the records by using forms obtained from the archives. | |||
Riksarkivet (National Archive)<br>Sognveien 221, Kringsjå, Oslo<br> | Riksarkivet (National Archive)<br>Sognveien 221, Kringsjå, Oslo<br> | ||
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*[https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] National Archives of Norway. Probate Records, State Censuses from 1664-1920, Property Records | *[https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] National Archives of Norway. Probate Records, State Censuses from 1664-1920, Property Records | ||
=== | ==== Digitalarkivet (The Digital Archives) ==== | ||
The [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] is a public service from the National Archives of Norway. Original, indexed, and transcribed records can be searched for free. | |||
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=== Regional/Municipal Archives === | === Regional/Municipal Archives === | ||
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The regional archives for the various counties [fylker] are listed below. | The regional archives for the various counties [fylker] are listed below. | ||
==== '''For Østfold, Akershus, and Oslo counties (Fylker)''' ==== | ==== '''For Østfold, Akershus, and Oslo counties (Fylker)''' ==== | ||
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[https://www.arkivverket.no/om-oss/samisk-arkiv Samisk Arkiv] <br> | [https://www.arkivverket.no/om-oss/samisk-arkiv Samisk Arkiv] <br> | ||
E-mail: [mailto:samisk.arkiv@arkivverket.no samisk.arkiv@arkivverket.no]<br> | E-mail: [mailto:samisk.arkiv@arkivverket.no samisk.arkiv@arkivverket.no]<br> | ||
=== Church Parish Offices === | === Church Parish Offices === | ||
Church records containing an entry dated less than 80 years ago are kept at the local parish office. All others are sent to the state archives for the area. It is possible to write to local parishes and do so in English. See also the "[[Norway Church Records|Church Records]]" section for more information . | Church records containing an entry dated less than 80 years ago are kept at the local parish office. All others are sent to the state archives for the area. It is possible to write to local parishes and do so in English. See also the "[[Norway Church Records|Church Records]]" section for more information . | ||