Welcome to North America’s largest archive of Norwegian-American life. Established in 1925, the Norwegian American Historical Association is home to an extensive manuscript collection that includes letters, diaries, journals and ledgers, newspaper clippings, obituaries, congregational records, family and local histories, and other resources related to Norwegians in America. The collection also includes photographs illustrating many aspects of Norwegian-American history.
NAHA provides annual research fellowships and awards to stimulate research and writing in the field of Norwegian-American studies. Learn more about the fellowships and awards.
The NAHA Archives offers free access to researchers, historians, scholars, and the general public. The archive is open by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule an appointment and for help searching the collection.
START YOUR SEARCH
Online Catalog
Our online catalog lets you search our archives and manuscript holdings.
Digital Collections
Explore thousands of digitized materials from the archives.
Digital exhibits
Digital exhibits completed by student interns and NAHA archivist to highlight materials in the archives.
OTHER RESOURCES
- Rokke Name Index
Created by longtime volunteer, Lee Rokke, the Rokke Name Index provides information about people, places, and other topics located in the archival collections. - Rowberg Index
Provides access to an index of our Rowberg collection of newspaper clippings, including obituaries and other biographical data. - Lutheran Herald Index
Locates articles from the Lutheran Herald periodical written about or by Norwegian-Americans who were clergy, members, or otherwise associated with the Norwegian Lutheran church. - Flickr
Online resource for some digitized materials. - NAHA Panorama Images
Depicts large scenic vistas, cities, and assemblies of people. - Other Resources
Provide curated information on selected topics.