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Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations[[Image:Discovery of the Land1.jpg|frame|right|350x300px]] such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources like books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Brazil. | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations[[Image:Discovery of the Land1.jpg|frame|right|350x300px|Discovery of the Land1.jpg]] such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources like books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Brazil. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization, and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. Some of that information may also be found on the Internet. You may need to obtain a letter of introduction from your embassy before visiting a repository. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization, and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. Some of that information may also be found on the Internet. You may need to obtain a letter of introduction from your embassy before visiting a repository. | ||