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There are several societies and organizations in Sweden that may have valuable information for your genealogical research. Many Swedish communities have genealogical and historical societies, called ''hembygdsföreningar'', many of which publish books and periodicals. You can write to Sveriges Hembygdsförbund for an address of a local ''hembygdsförening''. | There are several societies and organizations in Sweden that may have valuable information for your genealogical research. Many Swedish communities have genealogical and historical societies, called ''hembygdsföreningar'', many of which publish books and periodicals. You can write to Sveriges Hembygdsförbund for an address of a local ''hembygdsförening''. | ||
There may also be some Swedish societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. | There may also be some Swedish societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. | ||
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Many societies publish periodicals, transcripts, and compiled genealogies. They may also have special indexes, collections, and projects. Some publish queries about Swedish ancestors or maintain a list of members' research interests. Some specialize in the immigrants to a specific area. The following societies may be of interest: | Many societies publish periodicals, transcripts, and compiled genealogies. They may also have special indexes, collections, and projects. Some publish queries about Swedish ancestors or maintain a list of members' research interests. Some specialize in the immigrants to a specific area. The following societies may be of interest: | ||
'''Genealogiska Föreningen''' | '''Genealogiska Föreningen''':(The Genealogical Association of Sweden)<br> | ||
Anderstorpsgatan 16<br> | |||
S-171 54 Solna <br> | |||
Sweden<br> | |||
Internet: [http://www.genealogi.net/engresearch.htm http://www.genealogi.net/engresearch.htm] | |||
The Genealogical Association of Sweden (Genealogiska Föreningen) was founded in 1933 and has as its objective “the promotion of Swedish genealogical research and the creating of interest for the same.” Total membership runs over 2000, scattered in all of Sweden. Its quarterly magazine was named ''Släkt och Hävd'' (Family and Origin), but ceased publication in 2004. | The Genealogical Association of Sweden (Genealogiska Föreningen) was founded in 1933 and has as its objective “the promotion of Swedish genealogical research and the creating of interest for the same.” Total membership runs over 2000, scattered in all of Sweden. Its quarterly magazine was named ''Släkt och Hävd'' (Family and Origin), but ceased publication in 2004. | ||