Regional State Archives in Hamar

The Regional State Archives in Hamar (Norwegian: Statsarkivet i Hamar) is a regional state archives situated in Hamar, Norway. Part of the National Archival Services of Norway and is responsible for preserving records from state institutions in the former counties of Oppland and Hedmark. The collection compromises approximately nine shelf-kilometers of archival material.[1]

Regional State Archives in Hamar
Statsarkivet i Hamar
Map
Division overview
Formed1917 (1917)
Preceding Division
JurisdictionOppland and Hedmark
HeadquartersLille Strandgt. 3
Hamar, Norway
58°10′03″N 8°00′58″E / 58.16750°N 8.01611°E / 58.16750; 8.01611
Division executive
  • Vigdis Stensby
Parent Division
National Archival Services of Norway
WebsiteOfficial website

The agency was established on 13 July 1917, taking over archival responsibilities for the two counties from the Regional State Archives in Oslo.[2] It was initially located at Parkgt. 2, relocating to Strandgt. 71 in 1958. In 1991, it moved to its current premises at Lille Strandgt. 3.[3]

References

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  1. "Statsarkivet i Hamar" (in Norwegian). National Archival Services of Norway. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. "Statsarkivet i Oslo" (in Norwegian). National Archival Services of Norway. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. "Historikk" (in Norwegian). National Archival Services of Norway. Retrieved 20 January 2016.[permanent dead link]