arkivportal

Arkivportal is a web-based search service that provides access to digitized archival materials. It is a collaborative project involving various archival institutions, primarily in Sweden, and aims to make a wide range of historical documents and records publicly available online. The portal aggregates metadata and digitized content from different archives, allowing users to search for and view historical documents from a single interface.

Users can typically search by keywords, dates, place names, and the names of individuals or organizations. The types of materials found on Arkivportal include church records, census records, court records, business archives, personal papers, and photographs, among others. The content is often scanned from original documents, providing a digital representation of historical sources for research and genealogical purposes.

The service is particularly valuable for researchers, historians, and individuals interested in family history. By centralizing access to dispersed archival collections, Arkivportal simplifies the research process and promotes wider engagement with historical heritage. The ongoing digitization efforts by participating institutions continually expand the resources available through the portal, making it a dynamic and growing resource for historical information.