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<big>[[ | <big>[[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Archives and Libraries</big>'' | ||
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or 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 Norway. | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or 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 Norway. | ||
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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. | 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>Folke Bernadottes vei 21, Kringsjå, Oslo | Riksarkivet (National Archive)<br>Folke Bernadottes vei 21, Kringsjå, Oslo | ||
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Write to:<br>Postboks 4013, Ullevål stadion<br>0862, Oslo<br>Norway<br>Phone: 47 22 02 26 00<br>Fax: 47 22 23 74 89<br>E-mail: [mailto:riksarkivet@arkivverket.no riksarkivet@arkivverket.no]<br>Internet:http:[http://www.riksarkivet.no/ www.riksarkivet.no] | |||
=== DIGITALARKIVET (The Digital Archives) === | |||
=== DIGITALARKIVET (The Digital Archives) === | |||
The digital Archives is a public service from the National Archives of Norway. Transcribed, indexed, and original records can be serached for free. [http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no] | |||
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=== Regional Archives === | === Regional Archives === | ||
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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 . | ||
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Church records | Church records | ||
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'''Norsk Lokalhistorisk Institutt '''(Norwegian Local History Institute) | '''Norsk Lokalhistorisk Institutt '''(Norwegian Local History Institute) | ||
Observatoriegate1b | Observatoriegate1b <br>0254 Oslo, Norway | ||
<br>0254 Oslo, Norway | |||
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Write to: Postboks 8045 | Write to: Postboks 8045 <br>Dep., 0031, Oslo, Norway | ||
<br>Dep., 0031, Oslo, Norway | |||
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'''Det Norske Utvandrersenteret '''(The Norwegian Emigraion Center) | '''Det Norske Utvandrersenteret '''(The Norwegian Emigraion Center) | ||
Strandkaia 31 | Strandkaia 31 <br>N-4005 Stavanger, Norway | ||
<br>N-4005 Stavanger, Norway | |||
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'''Norsk Utvandrermuseum '''(Norwegian Emigration Center) | '''Norsk Utvandrermuseum '''(Norwegian Emigration Center) | ||
Åkershagan | Åkershagan <br>3212 Otterstad, Norway | ||
<br>3212 Otterstad, Norway | |||
Phone: 47 62 57 48 50 | Phone: 47 62 57 48 50 | ||
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''Norwegian Local History: A Bibliography of the Material in the Collections of the Memorial Library'' (Jefferson, NC, USA: McFarland, 1989; FHL book 977.583/M1 A3hi; | ''Norwegian Local History: A Bibliography of the Material in the Collections of the Memorial Library'' (Jefferson, NC, USA: McFarland, 1989; FHL book 977.583/M1 A3hi; | ||
Other libraries that have large collections of Norwegian local histories include:<br><br>[http://www.library.und.edu/index.jsp Chester Fritz Library], University of North Dakota—Grand Forks<br>[http://www.augie.edu/library/ Mikkelsen Library], Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota<br>[http://www.stolaf.edu/library/libs/rolvaag.html Rølvaag Library], St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota<br>[http://library.luther.edu/ Luther College, Decorah], Iowa <br>[http://library.cord.edu/ Concordia College], Moorhead, Minnesota | Other libraries that have large collections of Norwegian local histories include:<br><br>[http://www.library.und.edu/index.jsp Chester Fritz Library], University of North Dakota—Grand Forks<br>[http://www.augie.edu/library/ Mikkelsen Library], Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota<br>[http://www.stolaf.edu/library/libs/rolvaag.html Rølvaag Library], St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota<br>[http://library.luther.edu/ Luther College, Decorah], Iowa <br>[http://library.cord.edu/ Concordia College], Moorhead, Minnesota | ||
=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
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You may visit the ELCA archives in person by appointment only:<br>ELCA Archives<br>321 Bonnie Lane<br>Elk Grove Village, IL 60007<br>Phone: 1-847-690-9410 <br>http://www.elca.org/archives/ | You may visit the ELCA archives in person by appointment only:<br>ELCA Archives<br>321 Bonnie Lane<br>Elk Grove Village, IL 60007<br>Phone: 1-847-690-9410 <br>http://www.elca.org/archives/ | ||
E-mail: [mailto:archives@elca.org archives@elca.org] | E-mail: [mailto:archives@elca.org archives@elca.org] | ||
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Other records of Norwegians in America are kept at the National Archives. These include service and pension, naturalization, immigration, and homestead records. For information, write to: | Other records of Norwegians in America are kept at the National Archives. These include service and pension, naturalization, immigration, and homestead records. For information, write to: | ||
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Internet sites that include information about archives, censuses, church records, probate records, and military records are found in various sections of this outline. Some sites that act as an index to many useful Norwegian genealogical sites include: | Internet sites that include information about archives, censuses, church records, probate records, and military records are found in various sections of this outline. Some sites that act as an index to many useful Norwegian genealogical sites include: | ||
National Archive in Norway (Riksarkivet):<br>[http://www.uncoverthenet.com/listing/24505.php www.riksarkiveet.no]<br>Digital Archive:<br>[http://www.hist.uib.no/arkivverket www.hist.uib.no/arkivverket]<br>GenWeb:<br>[http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway]<br>Family History Department<br>[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org/]<br>Nordicnotes:<br>[http://www.nordicnotes.com/ www.nordicnotes.com] | National Archive in Norway (Riksarkivet):<br>[http://www.uncoverthenet.com/listing/24505.php www.riksarkiveet.no]<br>Digital Archive:<br>[http://www.hist.uib.no/arkivverket www.hist.uib.no/arkivverket]<br>GenWeb:<br>[http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway]<br>Family History Department<br>[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org/]<br>Nordicnotes:<br>[http://www.nordicnotes.com/ www.nordicnotes.com] | ||
=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | === Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | ||