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=== National Archives and Record Service | == Archives == | ||
'''National Archives and Record Service'''<br> | |||
The [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/index.htm National Archives and Records Service (NARS)] provides for the management and care of the government records and for the preservation and use of a national archival heritage. <br> | The [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/index.htm National Archives and Records Service (NARS)] provides for the management and care of the government records and for the preservation and use of a national archival heritage. <br> | ||
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This online resource provides a [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs.htm National Automated Archival Information Retrieval System] which contains records of genealogical value. <br> | This online resource provides a [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs.htm National Automated Archival Information Retrieval System] which contains records of genealogical value. <br> | ||
'''How to Use the National Archives Website'''<br> | |||
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! | ||
'''University of Cape Town Archival and Special Collections'''<br> | |||
The [http://www.archivalplatform.org/registry/entry/university_of_cape_town_archival_and_special_collections/ UCT Archives] preserves paper records in two sets of collections: Administrative Archives and the University Libraries’ Special Collections. | The [http://www.archivalplatform.org/registry/entry/university_of_cape_town_archival_and_special_collections/ UCT Archives] preserves paper records in two sets of collections: Administrative Archives and the University Libraries’ Special Collections. | ||
'''University of Pretoria Archives'''<br> | |||
The [https://www.up.ac.za/up-archives Archives of the University of Pretoria] serves as the memory bank of the institution. It preserves and maintains access to records from all sectors of the University, as well as associated institutions and communities. It strives to reflect the spirit of the University and to support the University’s teaching, research and community service mission. | The [https://www.up.ac.za/up-archives Archives of the University of Pretoria] serves as the memory bank of the institution. It preserves and maintains access to records from all sectors of the University, as well as associated institutions and communities. It strives to reflect the spirit of the University and to support the University’s teaching, research and community service mission. | ||
'''Western Cape Archives and Records Service'''<br> | |||
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. | 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'''<br> | |||
[http://www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za/index.php?1/P/Home Historical Papers] is one of the largest and most comprehensive independent archives in Southern Africa. Over 3300 collections of historical, political and cultural importance, encompassing the mid 17th Century to the Present | [http://www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za/index.php?1/P/Home Historical Papers] is one of the largest and most comprehensive independent archives in Southern Africa. Over 3300 collections of historical, political and cultural importance, encompassing the mid 17th Century to the Present | ||