The Department of Dialectology, Onomastics and Folklore Research in Umeå (DAUM) is directed by the Swedish Government. The task of the institute is to preserve our immaterial cultural heritage by, on a scientific basis, maintaining and mediating the knowledge of dialects, folklore, folk music, place names and person names. DAUM has the geographical responsibility for the two northernmost counties in Sweden, Västerbotten and Norrbotten. DAUM is a part of the
Institute for Language and Folklore.
Address: Länsmansvägen 5
SE-90420 Umeå
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Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-1500
Tel:+46-(0)90-13 58 15
Fax: +46-(0)90-13 58 20
Email: daum@sofi.se