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Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for the Netherlands. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this outline, return to this | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for the Netherlands. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this outline, return to this section to obtain the address. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
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In the Netherlands there are five major types of genealogical repositories: | In the Netherlands there are five major types of genealogical repositories: | ||
* | * State (national and provincial) archives. | ||
* | * Regional and municipal archives. | ||
* | * Church archives. | ||
* | * Church parish offices. | ||
* | * Historical and genealogical societies. | ||
=== State (National and Provincial) Archives === | === State (National and Provincial) Archives === | ||
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Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include: | Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include: | ||
* | * Church records. | ||
* | * Civil registrations. | ||
* | * Population registers. | ||
* | * Censuses. | ||
* | * Court records. | ||
* | * Military records. | ||
* | * Emigration lists. | ||
* | * Notarial records. | ||
* | * Land records. | ||
* | * Tax records. | ||
The Archives Law of 1962 allows free public access to any document found in government archives. There are fees for copies of the records. Records in other repositories such as municipal halls and church, business, and private archives are not open to the public. | The Archives Law of 1962 allows free public access to any document found in government archives. There are fees for copies of the records. Records in other repositories such as municipal halls and church, business, and private archives are not open to the public. | ||
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The address of the General State Archives (National Archives) is: | The address of the General State Archives (National Archives) is: | ||
Algemeen Rijksarchief<br>Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20 <br>The Hague (Den Haag)<br>The Netherlands | :Algemeen Rijksarchief<br>Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20 <br>The Hague (Den Haag)<br>The Netherlands | ||
Mailing Address: | Mailing Address: | ||
Postbus 90520 <br>2509 LM ’s-Gravenhage<br>The Netherlands <br>Telephone: 070-331-5400 (general information)<br>070-331-5444 (information concerning the holdings)<br>Fax: 070-331 5499 <br>E-mail: [mailto:info@nationaalarchief.nl info@nationaalarchief.nl]<br>Internet: [http://www.nationaalarchief.nl/ www.nationaalarchief.nl] | :Postbus 90520 <br>2509 LM ’s-Gravenhage<br>The Netherlands <br>Telephone: 070-331-5400 (general information)<br>070-331-5444 (information concerning the holdings)<br>Fax: 070-331 5499 <br>E-mail: [mailto:info@nationaalarchief.nl info@nationaalarchief.nl]<br>Internet: [http://www.nationaalarchief.nl/ www.nationaalarchief.nl] | ||
The General State Archives maintains an index to family and personal collections listed in the Central Register of Private Archives (Centraal Register van Particuliere Archieven). This register gives the location of materials not kept at government archives. Its address is: | The General State Archives maintains an index to family and personal collections listed in the Central Register of Private Archives (Centraal Register van Particuliere Archieven). This register gives the location of materials not kept at government archives. Its address is: | ||
Centraal Register van Particuliere Archieven<br>Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 30 <br>2595 BE ’s-Gravenhage<br>The Netherlands <br>Internet: http://www.lootedart.com/News/Archives/July-August2003.asp | :Centraal Register van Particuliere Archieven<br>Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 30 <br>2595 BE ’s-Gravenhage<br>The Netherlands <br>Internet: http://www.lootedart.com/News/Archives/July-August2003.asp | ||
=== Regional and Municipal Archives === | === Regional and Municipal Archives === | ||
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'''Dutch Reformed Church.''' The address for the Commission of Archives is: | '''Dutch Reformed Church.''' The address for the Commission of Archives is: | ||
Commissie voor de Archieven der Nederlandse <br>Hervormde Kerk <br>Overgoo 11<br>Postbus 405 <br>2260 AK Leidschendam <br>The Netherlands <br>Internet: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Dutch+Reformed+Church | :Commissie voor de Archieven der Nederlandse <br>Hervormde Kerk <br>Overgoo 11<br>Postbus 405 <br>2260 AK Leidschendam <br>The Netherlands <br>Internet: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Dutch+Reformed+Church | ||
See the “[[Netherlands Church Records|Church Records]]” section for more information. | See the “[[Netherlands Church Records|Church Records]]” section for more information. | ||
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The following is a helpful directory of Dutch archive addresses: | The following is a helpful directory of Dutch archive addresses: | ||
Koninklijke Vereniging van Archivarissen in Nederland. ''Almanak van het Nederlands Archiefwezen (Almanac of Addresses and Personnel of Dutch Archives).'' ’s-Gravenhage: De Vereniging, 1992. (FHL book Ref 949.2J54k.) | :Koninklijke Vereniging van Archivarissen in Nederland. ''Almanak van het Nederlands Archiefwezen (Almanac of Addresses and Personnel of Dutch Archives).'' ’s-Gravenhage: De Vereniging, 1992. (FHL book Ref 949.2J54k.) | ||
Information about archives may also be obtained online. The following web site gives addresses, opening times, and details about their holdings: | Information about archives may also be obtained online. The following web site gives addresses, opening times, and details about their holdings: | ||
[http://www.archiefnet.nl www.archiefnet.nl] | *[http://www.archiefnet.nl www.archiefnet.nl] | ||
=== Inventories, Registers, and Catalogs === | === Inventories, Registers, and Catalogs === | ||
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Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these resources before you visit, or use them during your visit so you can use your time more effectively. A helpful survey of the holdings of the General State Archives and state archives is: | Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these resources before you visit, or use them during your visit so you can use your time more effectively. A helpful survey of the holdings of the General State Archives and state archives is: | ||
Pirenne, L. P. L., ed. ''De Rijksarchieven in Nederland (The State Archives in the Netherlands).'' ’s-Gravenhage: Staatsuit- geverij, 1973. (FHL book 949.2 A3pi.) | * Pirenne, L. P. L., ed. ''De Rijksarchieven in Nederland (The State Archives in the Netherlands).'' ’s-Gravenhage: Staatsuit- geverij, 1973. (FHL book 949.2 A3pi.) | ||
This guide is available at the Family History Library, at your public or university library, or through interlibrary loan. | This guide is available at the Family History Library, at your public or university library, or through interlibrary loan. | ||
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ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
[[Category:Netherlands]] | [[Category:Netherlands]] | ||