{"id":9268,"date":"2025-12-11T11:56:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/?p=9268"},"modified":"2025-12-18T23:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:38:16","slug":"bygdeboker-in-american-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Bygdeb\u00f8ker in American libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Here is a list of libraries across North America that hold Norwegian bygdeb\u00f8ker, i.e., <em>local farm and family history books<\/em>, in their collections.<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">If you are not familiar with\u00a0<em>bygdeb\u00f8ker,<\/em> you might want to have a look at my article <a href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bygdebok-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a bygdebok<\/a>. You may also find what you are looking for at <a href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-available-online-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bygdeb\u00f8ker available online.<\/a> <span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<p>The libraries in North America with the most substantial collections of\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>\u00a0are predominantly located in regions with a history of significant Norwegian immigration, especially the American Midwest. While finding a collection in Canada is less common, some universities may have them through partnerships or specialized collections.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9275\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/us-flag-kopi\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/US-flag-kopi.jpg?fit=50%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"50,37\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"US flag kopi\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/US-flag-kopi.jpg?fit=50%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9275 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/US-flag-kopi.jpg?resize=28%2C21&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"28\" height=\"21\" \/>American libraries<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.und.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of North Dakota (Chester Fritz Library)<\/a>:<\/strong> This library in Grand Forks, ND, houses the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection, widely considered the largest collection of Norwegian farm and family histories outside of Norway. They offer a research service for those who can&#8217;t visit in person.<div class=\"su-spacer eujQNb\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwegianamerican.org\/How-to-use-the-MGS-Library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norwegian-American Genealogy Association<\/a> <\/strong>has a collection of bygdeb\u00f8ker housed at the Hoffman Research Library (HRL)\u00a0 located at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota<em>.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nagcnl.org\/about-our-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Norwegian-American Genealogical Center &amp; Naeseth Library<\/strong><\/a> Located in Madison, WI, this specialized center focuses on Norwegian genealogy and maintains an extensive collection of <em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"GuZVF_28\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"aWg39d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familysearch.org\/en\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family History Library (FHL)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0Operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT, the FHL holds a large collection of <em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"GuZVF_2f\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"aWg39d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.wisc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0This university&#8217;s Memorial Library has a substantial collection of Norwegian local history materials, including\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"GuZVF_2m\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"aWg39d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Olaf College<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0This college in Northfield, MN, also holds a collection of\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>\u00a0within its archives.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"GuZVF_2t\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div class=\"aWg39d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slcl.org\/research-learn\/genealogy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Louis County Library<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\u00a0Located in St. Louis, MO, this library is actively collecting\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>\u00a0and offers free look-ups for indexed sources.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"GuZVF_2v,GuZVF_2w\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9277\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/flag-canada\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Flag-Canada.jpg?fit=50%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"50,37\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Flag Canada\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Flag-Canada.jpg?fit=50%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9277 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Flag-Canada.jpg?resize=28%2C21&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"28\" height=\"21\" \/>Canadian libraries<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Finding extensive\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">bygdebok<\/em> collections in Canada is much more difficult, as the main centers for Norwegian-American research are in the U.S. However, some large national and university libraries may hold some volumes, though likely a smaller and more general collection.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/library-archives.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Library and Archives Canada<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0As the national archive, it holds a vast collection of published materials, which may include some\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em>. However, its primary focus is on Canadian history and records.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIChAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.ualberta.ca\/locations\/rutherford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Alberta (Rutherford Library)<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Edmonton, AB, has a significant Norwegian-Canadian community. University libraries in the prairie provinces, like the University of Alberta, are the most likely places to find relevant collections. Check their catalog for specific titles.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIChAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Local museums and historical societies:<\/strong> In areas with a history of Norwegian immigration, such as parts of Alberta and British Columbia, local museums or Scandinavian-Canadian historical societies may hold small collections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-are-made-searchable-at-familysearch-org\/bookshelf-1082309_640\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,426\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bookshelf-1082309_640\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-556 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?resize=285%2C190&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bookshelf-1082309_640.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/>How to access the books<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-complete=\"true\">Search online catalogs:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> Before visiting or requesting materials, check the library&#8217;s online catalog. For the large American collections, search &#8220;bygdebok&#8221; or the name of the specific town\/parish you are researching.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Interlibrary loan:<\/strong>\u00a0Many libraries are willing to loan their books to other libraries. If your local library is part of an interlibrary loan network, this is a convenient option.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Digitized versions:<\/strong>\u00a0A growing number of\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em> are being digitized by the National Library of Norway (Nasjonalbiblioteket) and made available online. Most of these are restricted to users with a Norwegian IP address, but some older or out-of-copyright volumes are openly accessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_you_go\"><\/span>Before you go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Before traveling to any of these libraries, be sure to check their online catalogs to confirm they hold the specific <em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">bygdebok<\/em> you need.<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<li role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Many <em>bygdeb\u00f8ker\u00a0<\/em>are published in several volumes. Even though a book is titled <em>&#8220;Bygdebok from &#8230;&#8230;..&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0 does not necessarily mean that your ancestors are presented in that specific volume. Also, to follow your ancestors through time you may need access to several of the volumes of the bygdebok.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This overview of <em data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"87\" data-is-only-node=\"\">bygdeb\u00f8ker<\/em> in American libraries is based on the information available to me at the time of writing. It is not exhaustive, and library holdings may change over time. If you know of additional libraries or updated information, you are warmly encouraged comment below or to contact me through the <a href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact page<\/a>\u00a0so the list can be improved.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">In this article<\/div>\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/#American_libraries\" >American libraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/#Canadian_libraries\" >Canadian libraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/#How_to_access_the_books\" >How to access the books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/bygdeboker-in-american-libraries\/#Before_you_go\" >Before you go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a list of libraries across North America that hold Norwegian bygdeb\u00f8ker, i.e., local farm and family history books,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"default","_google_business_share_type":"default","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[9,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-norwegian-sources","category-genealogy-general"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - 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