Archives with Norwegian American collections:
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.
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)
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
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South Dakota State Historical Society, Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre, South Dakota 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
Bismarck, North Dakota
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 North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library
Grand Forks, ND
Augustana College|Augustana College, Center for Western Studies
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)
Minnesota Historical Society
345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 (651/296-6126) http://www.mnhs.org
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