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Arken is a search service for private archives and collections at
the National Library of Sweden and Umeå University Library
News
Closed during the summer!
-The National Library of Sweden will not expedite requests in Arken between July 6th and August 4th.
See more information about opening hours and library services on NLS website
(Note that The Special Book Collections will stay open during the closed service. To request material from this collection, please contact KB via email.
-Umeå University Library will not expedite requests in Arken between June 2th and August 18th.
See more information about opening hours and library services on Umeå UL:s website
What can you find in Arken?
National Library of SwedenPrivate archives – Documents left by persons who have been important to swedish cultural life and swedish cultural history and from organizations and families who have been active on the cultural scene
Artists’ archives – Collections of specific artist's pictures, drawings and paintings
Special book collections –Thematic collections about books and book production: rarities, book covers, bookbinding and book printing
Event based collections – Analog and digital material collected from specific events
Umeå University Library
Private archives – Manuscripts from researchers, authors, ministers and other leading personalities with connections to Northern Sweden
Project archives – Documents from completed projects at Umeå University
Go to Repositories to find more information about each collection.
New user?
You can either search directly in the search box above or go to Browse by in the left menu.
Searching for archives or collections? Go to Archival descriptions
Searching for a person? Go to Authority records
Help pages:
Searching in Arken
Requesting material
FAQ
Can’t find what you are looking for?
New collections are continually being added to Arken.
Contact us if you can’t find what you are looking for.