Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History

The Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History is a Swedish royal academy responsible for promoting the history of science and to preserve documents of historical interests.

History
On 10 November 1815, a committee of publication was founded on the initiative of Adolf Ludvig Stierneld, Baron Stierneld, the famous nobleman and collector of historical documents. Its by-laws was passed in 1821 by Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway. Some recent notable presidents include Erik Lönnroth and Herman Schück.

Publications

 * Handlingar rörande Skandinaviens historia
 * Kungl. samfundets handlingar
 * Historiska handlingar
 * Stockholms stadsböcker