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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. | *'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | ||
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | *'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | ||
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''' | *Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''Family History Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them. | ||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
===National Archives=== | ===National Archives=== | ||
[http://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en '''State | [http://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en '''State Archives of Belgium''']<br> | ||
Rue de Ruysbroeck 2<br> | Rue de Ruysbroeck 2<br> | ||
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br> | 1000 Brussels, Belgium<br> | ||
Telephone: 02 513 76 80<br> | Telephone: 02 513 76 80<br> | ||
Fax: 02 513 76 81<br> | Fax: 02 513 76 81<br> | ||
E-mail:archives.generales@arch.be<br> | |||
[https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en Website]<br> | [https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en Website]<br> | ||
To use the archives, you must create an account: [https://search.arch.be/en/login/registration Registration]<br> | To use the archives, you must create an account: [https://search.arch.be/en/login/registration Registration]<br> | ||
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[https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=online-resources&r=archives-online&sr=genealogical-sources Genealogical sources]<br> | [https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=online-resources&r=archives-online&sr=genealogical-sources Genealogical sources]<br> | ||
:[https://www.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=search-engines&r=search-persons Persons Search Engine] | :[https://www.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=search-engines&r=search-persons Persons Search Engine] | ||
:[https://search.arch.be/en/themas/tips/507-church-registers-en Online Church Registers] | |||
:[https://search.arch.be/en/themas/tips/516-civil-status-registers-en Online Civil Status Registers (Births, marriages, and deaths)] | |||
[https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=practical-information&r=our-reading-rooms Reading Rooms] | [https://arch.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=practical-information&r=our-reading-rooms Reading Rooms] | ||
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===State Archives=== | ===State Archives=== | ||
[https:// | [https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory '''Archives Portal Europe'''] provides access to information on Belgium archives. '''Click on the "Belgium" arrow link, then the "General State Archives..." arrow link to find addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail links for these archives:''' | ||
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* | *State Archives in Arlon | ||
* | *State Archives in Liège | ||
* | *State Archives in Louvain-la-Neuve | ||
* | *State Archives in Mons | ||
* | *State Archives in Namur | ||
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* | *State Archives in Saint-Hubert | ||
* | *State Archives in Tournai | ||
* | *State Archives in Antwerp | ||
* | *State Archives in Beveren | ||
* | *State Archives in Bruges | ||
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* | *State Archives in Ghent | ||
* | *State Archives in Hasselt | ||
* | *State Archives in Kortrijk | ||
* | *State Archives in Leuven | ||
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In each State Archives branch office | In each State Archives branch office you can consult the following documents: | ||
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'''Libraries of the National Archives'''<br> | '''Libraries of the National Archives'''<br> | ||
[https://www.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=search-engines&r=search-library Website]<br> | [https://www.arch.be/index.php?l=en&m=search-engines&r=search-library Website]<br> | ||
The libraries of the State Archives repositories hold a total of roughly 500,000 volumes, bearing on the following main topics: | |||
*History of Belgium and earlier state entities | *History of Belgium and earlier state entities | ||
*publications about former colony Congo and the mandated territory Rwanda-Urundi | *publications about former colony Congo and the mandated territory Rwanda-Urundi | ||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
== Record Offices == | == Record Offices == | ||
[[Category:Belgium]] | [[Category:Belgium]] | ||
[[Category:Belgium]][[Category:Belgium Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Belgium]][[Category:Belgium Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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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.
- If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
- Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the Family History Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
Archives[edit | edit source]
National Archives[edit | edit source]
State Archives of Belgium
Rue de Ruysbroeck 2
1000 Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 513 76 80
Fax: 02 513 76 81
E-mail:archives.generales@arch.be
Website
To use the archives, you must create an account: Registration
Information for the Genealogist
Genealogical sources
- Persons Search Engine
- Online Church Registers
- Online Civil Status Registers (Births, marriages, and deaths)
State Archives[edit | edit source]
Archives Portal Europe provides access to information on Belgium archives. Click on the "Belgium" arrow link, then the "General State Archives..." arrow link to find addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail links for these archives:
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In each State Archives branch office you can consult the following documents:
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Libraries[edit | edit source]
Libraries of the National Archives
Website
The libraries of the State Archives repositories hold a total of roughly 500,000 volumes, bearing on the following main topics:
- History of Belgium and earlier state entities
- publications about former colony Congo and the mandated territory Rwanda-Urundi
- regional and local history
- archival sciences
- publications about the First World War
- administrative and juridical specialist literature
- collection of precious Works
- publications of the State Archives (inventories, guides, exhibition catalogues,…)
- inventories of other Belgian and foreign archives institutio