Colorful book spines with labels reading Telephone Directory and the years 1909 to 1912.

Telephone directories from the 1910s

In the National Library’s collection of ephemera, you will find printed material reflecting everyday life.

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Jens Gustavsson, Kungliga biblioteket
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The image is free to use if the photographer's name is credited

Find and request ephemera

Here you can find out how to access the National Library's ephemera. The form on this page can be used both to place a request and to get help finding what you are looking for.

How it works

First, search our search services:

Cannot find what you are looking for?

If you cannot find the ephemera you are looking for, we are happy to help. Please use the form below and remember to be as specific as possible in your request.

Once you have placed a request

You will be notified by email when the material is available in the Special Reading Room.

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Be as specific as possible with your inquiry. The more detailed your description, the easier it is for us to assist you!







Please note that you must have a library card to access material from the collections.

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Free material

Libris contains a wealth of digitized and copyright-free ephemera that you can explore on your own.

Explore free ephemera (link to external site)
Black and white photograph of a woman in profile and a man looking out from behind her.