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Scandinavia:

Archives, Libraries, and Museums

For additional resources, see European History: Archives, Libraries, and Museums

• Institusjonsguiden (Kulturnett.no)
  Guide to over 2500 cultural institutions in Norway, including archives, libraries, and museums.

• Libraries on the Web: Scandinavia (Libweb, Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE)

• The Royal Library: National Library of Sweden

• Nordic Libraries: Information Servers (NetLab, Lund Univ. Library)

• Repositories of Primary Sources: (University of Idaho)
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Norway
  • Sweden

• WWW Virtual Library: Museums:
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Norway
  • Sweden

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Scandinavia:

Associations, Organizations, and Institutes

For additional resources, see European History: Associations, Organizations, and Institutes.

• HIFO: Den Norske Historiske Forening
  The Norwegian Historical Association

• Historiallinen Yhdistys aka "Historical Association"

• Landslaget for Lokalhistorie

• Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities
  Foremost Swedish academy of the humanities.

• SHS: Suomen Historiallenen Seura
  Finnish Historical Society

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Scandinavia:

Background

Sometimes you may need some information to get more familiar with your topic. Below are some materials that can provide background on Scandinavian history. For additional resources, see European History: Background. If you need help finding information, please ask at the Hunt Library reference desk.

• Denmark - History - Index (Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

• Nordstrom, Byron J. Dictionary of Scandinavian History. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1986.
  HUNT REF-1 948.003 D554

• Pulsiano, Phillip, ed. Medieval Scandinavia: An Encyclopedia. New York: Garland, 1993.
  HUNT REF-1 DL30 .M43 1993

• Scobbie, Irene. Historical Dictionary of Sweden. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1995.
  HUNT REF-1 DL643 .S37 1995

• Thomas, Alastair H. and Stewart P. Oakley. Historical Dictionary of Denmark. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 1998.
  HUNT REF-1 DL105 .T46 1998

• Vexler, Robert I., ed. Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway, Sweden: a Chronology and Fact Book, 1319-1974. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.: Oceana Publications, 1977.
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY Reference (Ground Floor) DL46 .V49

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Scandinavia:

Biographical Resources

See also European History: Biographical Resources

• Denmark - History - Biographies (Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

• National Biography of Finland
  Search or browse selection of 100 English language articles from the National Biography of Finland.

• Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon. 26 vols. Stockholm: [s.n.] 1917- .
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY Reference CT1313 S682

• Vem är Det? Svensk Biografisk Handbok. Stockholm, Norstedt.
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY R DL644 .V447

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Scandinavia:

Books and Journal Articles

Below are resources specifically for Scandinavia. See European History: Books and Journal Articles for essential resources on any aspect of European history.

• BIBSYS
  Search for books, periodicals, etc. in all Norwegian University Libraries, the National Library, all college libraries, and a number of research libraries.

• Libris (Royal Library, Sweden)
  Union catalogue of Swedish libraries.

• Svensk Historisk Bibliografi.
  Print: 1941,1963-1976.
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY, Reference Z2636 S968

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Scandinavia:

Discussion Lists

• H-Skand
  Scandinavian history as well as the national histories of the Scandinavian countries.

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Scandinavia:

Internet Guides

See also European History: Internet Guides.

• WESSWEB (Western European Studies Section, Association of College and Research Libraries)
  • Scandinavian Studies Web: History

• WWW-VL History Central Catalogue:
  • Finnish History Index
  • History: Denmark
  • History: Norway
  • Swedish History Index

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Scandinavia:

Journals

Below are some major journals in Scandinavian History. Use Cameo and the Find e-journal list to search for other journal titles in the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries. For additional titles, see European History: Journals and History: Journals. To find journal articles on particular topics use the resources at European History: Scandinavia: Books and Journal Articles or European History: Books and Journal Articles. If you need help locating particular journals, please ask at the Hunt reference desk.

• Arv.
  Print: 1982-2001.
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY, GR1 G823

• Historisk Tidskrift
  Print: 1995-present.
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY, 4th floor

• Tidsskrift for Samfunnsforskning
  Print: v. 1, 1960-present (inc.).
  UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HILLMAN LIBRARY, 4th floor

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