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''[[Germans from Russia|Germans from Russia ]] > Archives and Libraries''<br> | [[Image:East_German_Flag.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
''[[Germans from Russia|Germans from Russia ]] > Archives and Libraries''<br> | |||
= '''Archives and Libraries''' = | = '''Archives and Libraries''' = | ||
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*State and National Archives (Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS]) | *State and National Archives (Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS]) | ||
*Special German Archives | *Special German Archives [[Image:Russian Flag|border|left]] | ||
*Other Archives Outside of the CIS | *Other Archives Outside of the CIS | ||
*Historical and Genealogical Societies | *Historical and Genealogical Societies | ||
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Central Historical Archive of Moscow<br>Profsoyuznaya, 80<br>117393 Moscow, Russia<br>Tel.: 7 (095) 128-67-86 | Central Historical Archive of Moscow<br>Profsoyuznaya, 80<br>117393 Moscow, Russia<br>Tel.: 7 (095) 128-67-86 | ||
Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg<br>Pskovskaya, 18<br>190008 St. Petersburg, Russia<br>Tel./fax.: 7 (812) 219-79-61<br> | Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg<br>Pskovskaya, 18<br>190008 St. Petersburg, Russia<br>Tel./fax.: 7 (812) 219-79-61<br> | ||
[http://www.archives.gov.ua/Archives/index.php?ca03 Ukraine Central State Historical Archive]<br> | [http://www.archives.gov.ua/Archives/index.php?ca03 Ukraine Central State Historical Archive]<br> | ||
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«Please identify which collections or parts of collections from above that we have at the FHL. Please be specific—what years or areas do we have? What years or areas are missing?» | «Please identify which collections or parts of collections from above that we have at the FHL. Please be specific—what years or areas do we have? What years or areas are missing?» | ||
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The inventory of files in a fond or collection is known as an opis [''опись'']. While fond is a statement of authorship, opis is a statement of content. It consists of the title assigned to each time listed in a sequential order. It also includes information on inclusive dates and number of pages. The opis is the key to finding records in a fond and is considered the most significant finding aid used by researchers. It is usually not available outside of the archive. | The inventory of files in a fond or collection is known as an opis [''опись'']. While fond is a statement of authorship, opis is a statement of content. It consists of the title assigned to each time listed in a sequential order. It also includes information on inclusive dates and number of pages. The opis is the key to finding records in a fond and is considered the most significant finding aid used by researchers. It is usually not available outside of the archive. | ||
A fond may have more than one opis. These sometimes reflect different types of material or blocks of material accession by the archives. The decision as to what to include in an opis is in the hands of the archival cataloger, and will vary significantly from archive to archive. | A fond may have more than one opis. These sometimes reflect different types of material or blocks of material accession by the archives. The decision as to what to include in an opis is in the hands of the archival cataloger, and will vary significantly from archive to archive. | ||
== '''Special German Archives''' == | == '''Special German Archives''' == | ||
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'''''German Center for Genealogy''''' [[http://wiki-en.genealogy.net/wiki/German_Central_Office_for_Genealogy ''Zentralstelle für Genealogie'']] was founded as an archive for genealogical materials. It has an extensive collection of German church records from Poland, Russia, Lithuania, and other east European German-speaking settlements. The Family History Library has microfilms of these records, but if you need more information, you can contact the center. For a fee, employees of the center will try to find genealogical sources. But as a general rule, research must be done in Leipzig by the researcher. The address is: | '''''German Center for Genealogy''''' [[http://wiki-en.genealogy.net/wiki/German_Central_Office_for_Genealogy ''Zentralstelle für Genealogie'']] was founded as an archive for genealogical materials. It has an extensive collection of German church records from Poland, Russia, Lithuania, and other east European German-speaking settlements. The Family History Library has microfilms of these records, but if you need more information, you can contact the center. For a fee, employees of the center will try to find genealogical sources. But as a general rule, research must be done in Leipzig by the researcher. The address is: | ||
Deutsche Zentralstelle für Genealogie<br> Postfach 274<br> D-04002 Leipzig<br> GERMANY | Deutsche Zentralstelle für Genealogie<br> Postfach 274<br> D-04002 Leipzig<br> GERMANY | ||
'''''German Foreign Institute''''' [''Deutsches Ausland-Institut (Stuttgart)''] between 1917 and 1945 created a parish register inventory, genealogies, biographies, and a dozen alphabetical index card files listing names of Germans from Russia, their settlements, and showing many of their places of origin. In 1987 this collection became part of the Federal Archive [Bundesarchiv] in Koblenz. The Family History Library has microfilms of these card files. They are described in the Author/Title Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under Deutsches Ausland-Institut (Stuttgart). Many are also cited in the appropriate Germans from Russia Wiki pages. The archival material from this collection is now at: | '''''German Foreign Institute''''' [''Deutsches Ausland-Institut (Stuttgart)''] between 1917 and 1945 created a parish register inventory, genealogies, biographies, and a dozen alphabetical index card files listing names of Germans from Russia, their settlements, and showing many of their places of origin. In 1987 this collection became part of the Federal Archive [Bundesarchiv] in Koblenz. The Family History Library has microfilms of these card files. They are described in the Author/Title Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under Deutsches Ausland-Institut (Stuttgart). Many are also cited in the appropriate Germans from Russia Wiki pages. The archival material from this collection is now at: | ||
:Bundesarchiv<br> | :Bundesarchiv<br> | ||
:Potsdamer Str. 1<br> | :Potsdamer Str. 1<br> | ||
:D-70173 Koblenz<br> | :D-70173 Koblenz<br> | ||
:GERMANY | :GERMANY | ||
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'''''East German Genealogical Study Group''''' [''Arbeitsgemeinschaft ostdeutscher Familienforscher (AGoFF)''] specializes in ancestors east of the Oder-Neiße line and east European settlements such as Russia and Moldova. The study group requests inquiries be typed and in the German language whenever possible. Please send at least two reply coupons when inquiring for help by correspondence. International reply coupons are available at large post offices. | '''''East German Genealogical Study Group''''' [''Arbeitsgemeinschaft ostdeutscher Familienforscher (AGoFF)''] specializes in ancestors east of the Oder-Neiße line and east European settlements such as Russia and Moldova. The study group requests inquiries be typed and in the German language whenever possible. Please send at least two reply coupons when inquiring for help by correspondence. International reply coupons are available at large post offices. | ||
Arbeitsgemeinschaft ostdeutscher Familienforscher<br> Nachtigallenweg 14<br> D-50997 Köln<br> GERMANY | Arbeitsgemeinschaft ostdeutscher Familienforscher<br> Nachtigallenweg 14<br> D-50997 Köln<br> GERMANY | ||
'''''Archive, Library, and Museum in the House of Germans from Russia''''' [''Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland''] is an active cultural preservation organization. | '''''Archive, Library, and Museum in the House of Germans from Russia''''' [''Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland''] is an active cultural preservation organization. | ||
Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland<br> Raitelsbergstr. 49<br> D-70188 Stuttgart<br> GERMANY | Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland<br> Raitelsbergstr. 49<br> D-70188 Stuttgart<br> GERMANY | ||
== '''Other Archives Outside of the CIS''' == | == '''Other Archives Outside of the CIS''' == | ||
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=== '''''Latvia''''' === | === '''''Latvia''''' === | ||
State Archives of Latvia<br> 226007 Riga<br> Ul. Bezdyeligu 1<br> LATVIA | State Archives of Latvia<br> 226007 Riga<br> Ul. Bezdyeligu 1<br> LATVIA | ||
=== '''''Lithuania''''' === | === '''''Lithuania''''' === | ||
State Archives of Lithuania<br> 232016 Vilnius<br> Ul. Kareiviu 21<br> LITHUANIA | State Archives of Lithuania<br> 232016 Vilnius<br> Ul. Kareiviu 21<br> LITHUANIA | ||
=== '''''Moldova''''' === | === '''''Moldova''''' === | ||
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''National Archives of the Republic of Moldova'' has church books for many Germans-speaking Roman Catholic and Lutheran congregations of Bessarabia in fond 211, opis 22. Hiring a professional researcher may be the best way to access these archives. | ''National Archives of the Republic of Moldova'' has church books for many Germans-speaking Roman Catholic and Lutheran congregations of Bessarabia in fond 211, opis 22. Hiring a professional researcher may be the best way to access these archives. | ||
Национальный архив Республики Молдова. Имеется филиал<br> 277028, Кишинев<br> ул. Дзержинского, 67-б<br> MOLDOVA | Национальный архив Республики Молдова. Имеется филиал<br> 277028, Кишинев<br> ул. Дзержинского, 67-б<br> MOLDOVA | ||
=== '''''Romania''''' === | === '''''Romania''''' === | ||
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Researchers ''may'' be able to learn about ethnic German settlers in areas that are now part of Romania by correspondence with the State Archives of Romania: | Researchers ''may'' be able to learn about ethnic German settlers in areas that are now part of Romania by correspondence with the State Archives of Romania: | ||
Archivelor Statului din România<br> Bucureşti, Sect. 5<br> Bdul Kogălniceanu 29<br> ROMANIA | Archivelor Statului din România<br> Bucureşti, Sect. 5<br> Bdul Kogălniceanu 29<br> ROMANIA | ||
The letter must be typed in Romanian to get a response. The staff at the Family History Library can provide a list of letter writing phrases to help compose a letter in Romanian. | The letter must be typed in Romanian to get a response. The staff at the Family History Library can provide a list of letter writing phrases to help compose a letter in Romanian. | ||
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Many archives and libraries in the United States have information about Germans from Russia. For more information about these repositories see the Wiki article [[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] and the appropriate state Wiki pages. A significant library of German-Russian material is: | Many archives and libraries in the United States have information about Germans from Russia. For more information about these repositories see the Wiki article [[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] and the appropriate state Wiki pages. A significant library of German-Russian material is: | ||
:[https://www.familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Family History Library]<br> | :[https://www.familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Family History Library]<br> | ||
:35 North West Temple Street<br> | :35 North West Temple Street<br> | ||
:Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br> | :Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br> | ||
:USA<br> | :USA<br> | ||
:Telephone: 801-240-3433<br> | :Telephone: 801-240-3433<br> | ||
:Fax: 801-240-1925<br> | :Fax: 801-240-1925<br> | ||
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Eastman, Richard. Your Roots: Total Genealogy Planning on Your Computer. Emeryville, Calif.: Ziff-Davis, 1995. (FHL book 929.10285 Ea79y; computer number 771150.) Beginner's genealogy manual with excellent chapter about on-line sources and assistance. | Eastman, Richard. Your Roots: Total Genealogy Planning on Your Computer. Emeryville, Calif.: Ziff-Davis, 1995. (FHL book 929.10285 Ea79y; computer number 771150.) Beginner's genealogy manual with excellent chapter about on-line sources and assistance. | ||
Helm, Matthew L., and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. (not at FHL). Beginners explanation of how to use online family history sites and products, overcome dead ends, and how to publish your family tree electronically. | Helm, Matthew L., and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. (not at FHL). Beginners explanation of how to use online family history sites and products, overcome dead ends, and how to publish your family tree electronically. | ||
== '''Village Coordinators''' == | == '''Village Coordinators''' == | ||
These are individuals who coordinate the gathering of information and compiling of databases about the inhabitants of specific Germanic villages in Russia and the Ukraine. You are encouraged to share your family information with the village coordinator for the village where your ancestor lived. You may also benefit from information already submitted by others. The [http://www.ahsgr.org/ most up-to-date list of village coordinators], especially for Volga Germans, is found on the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Internet site described previously. The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS, Bismarck, ND) has the [http://www.grhs.org/vr/vcoordinators.htm best list of village coordinators for the Ukraine and Moldova]. However, you must be a member of GRHS to gain access to this list. Some parts of Ukraine, especially Volhynia, Kiev and Podolia regions, do not have village coordinators due to the huge numbers of villages in which the Germans scattered themselves. This region is served by [http://www.sggee.org the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe]. | These are individuals who coordinate the gathering of information and compiling of databases about the inhabitants of specific Germanic villages in Russia and the Ukraine. You are encouraged to share your family information with the village coordinator for the village where your ancestor lived. You may also benefit from information already submitted by others. The [http://www.ahsgr.org/ most up-to-date list of village coordinators], especially for Volga Germans, is found on the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Internet site described previously. The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS, Bismarck, ND) has the [http://www.grhs.org/vr/vcoordinators.htm best list of village coordinators for the Ukraine and Moldova]. However, you must be a member of GRHS to gain access to this list. Some parts of Ukraine, especially Volhynia, Kiev and Podolia regions, do not have village coordinators due to the huge numbers of villages in which the Germans scattered themselves. This region is served by [http://www.sggee.org the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe]. | ||
== '''Inventories, Registers, Catalogs''' == | == '''Inventories, Registers, Catalogs''' == | ||