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Om återväxt inom hembygdsföreningar och arbetslivsmuseer
Interdisciplinary studiesArbetslivsmuseerGrävrörelsenHembygdsföreningarIdeellt arbeteåterväxtMuseums of workThe digging movementLocal folklore societiesVolunteer workComing generationsTVÄRVETENSKAP
A study of the generations problematic in museums of work and local folklore societies, principally run through volunteer work. Illustrative examples are Ödestugu local folklore society and Husqvarna Factory Museum in Småland (Sweden). The empirical study consists of interviews with active people and inquiry among societymembers and workers at the factory. An analysis of interest, engagement and the view of the future is made and concepts like professionalisation and change are discussed. By way of conclusion the coming generation problem is discussed in relation to professionalisation, the historical development, volunteer work, economy and national projects.