Dedicated to locating, collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Norwegian-American experience with accuracy, integrity and liveliness.

NAHA was organized October 6, 1925, as a national center for the collection and preservation of historical material. Now in its 92nd year, the Association has published more than 100 books of scholarly merit and its archive is home to more than 1,700 collections. NAHA is located on the campus of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Visit our publications page to read about our new editor, Anna M. Peterson.

ARCHIVES HOURS

The archives currrently are open by appointment only. Please call 507-786-3450 or email naha-archivist@stolaf.edu to plan your visit. Thank you!

NORTH SHORE FISHERFOLK TOUR

Join NAHA August 28-30 as we explore the history of Lake Superior's North Shore commercial fishing industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Details are available on our event page. For more information, email naha@stolaf.edu or call 507-786-3221.

Space is limited — reserve your spot by July 15! 

2016 Annual Report

For an overview of the Association's program, activities, and accomplishments over the past year, take a look at our 2016 Annual Report.

NAHA members may request a print version, which includes a thank you to our donors, by calling 507-786-3221 or emailing naha@stolaf.edu.

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