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Archives collect and preserve original documents from organizations such as churches or governments. [[Image:220px-Koala climbing tree.jpg|right|220x216px]] | Archives collect and preserve original documents from organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books and maps.[[Image:220px-Koala climbing tree.jpg|right|220x216px]] This article describes the major archives and libraries in Australia that hold genealogical and historical information. | ||
Many of these archives and libraries have Web sites listing their e-mail address and services. Most archives have catalogs describing their records and how to use them. Some catalogs are online. Read [http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/genelist.html ''Australian family history and genealogy: selected websites''] for brief descriptions about archives and libraries.<br> | Many of these archives and libraries have Web sites listing their e-mail address and services. Most archives have catalogs describing their records and how to use them. Some catalogs are online. Read [http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/genelist.html ''Australian family history and genealogy: selected websites''] for brief descriptions about archives and libraries.<br> | ||