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To learn how to use National Archives, try out the "How to" Guide! First, read through the [[Media:1-National_Archives,_Instruction.pdf|'''Instruction''']]. Then test your knowledge with the short [[Media:2-National_Archives,_Assignment.pdf|'''Assignment''']] - the [[Media:3-National_Archives,_Answer_Key.pdf|'''Answer Key''']] is provided to check your answers! | To learn how to use National Archives, try out the "How to" Guide! First, read through the [[Media:1-National_Archives,_Instruction.pdf|'''Instruction''']]. Then test your knowledge with the short [[Media:2-National_Archives,_Assignment.pdf|'''Assignment''']] - the [[Media:3-National_Archives,_Answer_Key.pdf|'''Answer Key''']] is provided to check your answers! | ||
=== Western Cape Archives and Records Service === | |||
The [https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/accessing-archives Western Cape Archives and Records Service] provides public access to government records and private collections that are 20 or more years old. The archive is used for academic, government and private research. Genealogical research is the most popular use of the archives. | |||
=== Independent Archives === | === Independent Archives === | ||
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=== Libraries === | === Libraries === | ||
==== National Library of South Africa ==== | ==== National Library of South Africa ==== | ||
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South Africa <br> | South Africa <br> | ||
====University College London ==== | ==== University College London ==== | ||
The University College London contains the following database: [http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/ Legacies of British Slave-ownership]. It is a database of those paid after being forced to free slaves in 1833. Although the site refers to "British Slave Ownership", searching the database shows all claims by residents of the South Africa cape colony. | The University College London contains the following database: [http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/ Legacies of British Slave-ownership]. It is a database of those paid after being forced to free slaves in 1833. Although the site refers to "British Slave Ownership", searching the database shows all claims by residents of the South Africa cape colony. | ||