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Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents. Libraries collect mostly published sources, such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the archives, libraries, and other centers that serve as Ireland's major repositories of genealogical and historical sources. | Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents. Libraries collect mostly published sources, such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the archives, libraries, and other centers that serve as Ireland's major repositories of genealogical and historical sources. | ||
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Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are: | Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are: | ||
<br>'''The National Archives[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]]<br>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives] | <br>'''The National Archives[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right|The National Archives, England.jpg]]<br>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives] | ||
<br>'''British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br>Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) | <br>'''British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br>Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) | ||