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You can find histories in the catalog under: EUROPE - HISTORY NORWAY - HISTORY NORWAY, [COUNTY] - HISTORY NORWAY, [COUNTY], [CITY] - HISTORY Major works on Norwegian history are also available in public and university libraries. | You can find histories in the catalog under: EUROPE - HISTORY NORWAY - HISTORY NORWAY, [COUNTY] - HISTORY NORWAY, [COUNTY], [CITY] - HISTORY Major works on Norwegian history are also available in public and university libraries. | ||
<br>Local Histories | <br>Local Histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your family's lifestyle and environment. | ||
The Family History Library has many local histories for towns in Norway. The local histories are called bygdebøker. They give statistical information about the general area and may give genealogical information about the people in the community. See [[Norway Genealogy]] and [[Norway Periodicals]]. Some of these histories are available at major public and university libraries in the Midwest. | The Family History Library has many local histories for towns in Norway. The local histories are called bygdebøker. They give statistical information about the general area and may give genealogical information about the people in the community. See [[Norway Genealogy]] and [[Norway Periodicals]]. Some of these histories are available at major public and university libraries in the Midwest. | ||