Municipal archive
The municipal archive preserves the municipality’s records from 1863 onwards. Here you can find documents, photos, and other information that tells the story of Boden.
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Please note that all forms, digital applications (e-services) and some linked websites are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.
What can you find in the municipal archive?
The municipal archive contains records from Överluleå Rural Municipality (1863–1966), Edefors Rural Municipality (1891–1970), Boden Municipal Community (1898–1918), Boden City (1919–1970) and Boden Municipality (from 1971 onwards).
The archive includes, among other things:
- Minutes from the city council and municipal committees
- Building permit drawings
- School records
- Electoral rolls
- Correspondence and reports
- Financial records and printed materials
- Photographs, including both historical black-and-white and modern images
Documents less than ten years old are usually kept by the respective department.
Some records, such as social services cases or student health records, are confidential. Access is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Historical background
The municipal archive reflects the development of Boden:
- 1863: Överluleå Rural Municipality is established.
- 1891: Edefors becomes its own rural municipality.
- 1898–1918: Boden becomes a municipal community.
- 1919: Boden is granted city rights.
- 1967: Överluleå, parts of Råneå, and Boden merge.
- 1971: Boden Municipality in its current form is established.
Visiting the municipal archive
You are welcome to visit the municipal archive. A small reference library is also available. We recommend calling ahead to book a tour or to request assistance with your visit.
Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.
Contact
Citizen Service
E-mail: kommunen@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 620 00