Norway Societies
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Norway Societies There are several societies and organizations in Norway that may have information of value to your genealogical research. Most local communities in Norway have a genealogical and historical society of some type. Many of these groups publish books and periodicals. For more information, see the "Genealogy" and "Periodicals" sections. There may also be some societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. The bygdelags (community societies) in the United States are made up of descendants of people who emigrated to North America from Norway. Presently there are 32 affiliated lag (societies). Every lag seeks to preserve and strengthen bonds with its home district or community of origin in Norway. You may find it helpful to join and support one of these societies. For information about these bygdelags go to:
Genealogical SocietiesThe major Genealogical society in the United States that emphasizes Norwegian research is: The Norwegian American Genealogical Center(NAGC) (see below) can help you find out if there is a society for the area your ancestors came from. Formerly know as: Vesterheim Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library (VGC/NL)
E-Mail: genealogy@magcnl.org
Obtain membership from: Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC) 415 W. Main St. Phone: (608) 255-2224 Fax: (608) 255-6842
The Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Please telephone ahead if you want a researcher to work with you.
Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC) IS NOW PUBLISHING Norwegian Tracks,an informative genealogy newsletter printed 3 times per year, detailing information about new NAGC & NL acquisitions and other items of help to genealogists. This publication is sent to members only. |