The Pilot Archive in Oxelösund

The Pilot Archive in Old Oxelösund is a local archive and labor museum that documents the rich pilot history along the Sörmland coast. 

Here are the key points about the archive:

Content and Collections

• The base of the archive: The foundation consists of material collected by the pilot settlement Anders Fröman. It includes 42 binders with writings and information from, among others, the War Archive and the Sea Archive about the pilots' lives.
• Focus areas: The documentation primarily concerns piloting at Hävringe and Oxelösund, including photographs, films, and inventories of pilot residences.
• Exhibitions: There is a study room and an exhibition in the building The Master Pilot in Old Oxelösund. 

Visits and Activities

• Location: The archive is located in the idyllic environment of Old Oxelösund, near the historic Oxelö Inn.
• Cultural Trail: Adjacent to the archive is a cultural trail with blue markings that guide visitors to the pilots' old residences and lookout points.
• Genealogy: The archive is frequently used by those who want to explore their own pilot history or local roots. 

The pilot archive is run by Oxelösund's local heritage association, which continuously works to digitize and make the material accessible to the public.