Norwegian American Genealogy

The following materials in the Mount Prospect Public Library collection may be useful as part of the search for information about one’s Norwegian-American ancestors. Those with call number starting with “GS” may be found in the Genealogy Collection of the library. If you need assistance, please ask at the Reference Desk. Happy hunting!

From Fjord to Prairie: Norwegian-Americans in the Midwest 1825-1975
977.0893 FRO

Genealogical Guidebook & Atlas of Norway
GS 929.3481 SMI

Genealogical Maps & Guide to the Norwegian Parish Registers
GS R 929.3481 THO

Guide to Manuscripts Collections of the Norwegian-American Historical Association
GS R 929.3481 HUS

A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States
GS 973.0439 FLO

A History of the Norwegian Old People’s Home
GS 362.6109 BOW

Norwegian Connections: From Arctic Fjord to American Prairie
GS 929.1072 CON

Norwegian Immigrants to the Unites States: A Biographical Directory, 1825-1850
GS R 929.3089 NAE

Norwegian Research Guide 
GS 929.1072 HER

Pathfinder for Norwegian Emigrants
305.8948 REI

The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today
973.0439 LOV

Tracing Your Norwegian Roots
GS 929.3481 WEL