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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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[https://biblio.arch.be/airwebopac/www.main.cls?surl=Rijksarchief Search catalogue]<br> | [https://biblio.arch.be/airwebopac/www.main.cls?surl=Rijksarchief Search catalogue]<br> | ||
[https://www.unicat.be/ Union Catalogue of Belgian Libraries] | [https://www.unicat.be/ Union Catalogue of Belgian Libraries] | ||
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'''The works from the libraries of the State Archives can only be consulted on site. The catalogue search will list the location/which library where the source is held. The libraries of the State Archives repositories hold a total of roughly 500,000 volumes, bearing on the following main topics: | '''The works from the libraries of the State Archives can only be consulted on site. The catalogue search will list the location/which library where the source is held. The libraries of the State Archives repositories hold a total of roughly 500,000 volumes, bearing on the following main topics: | ||
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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
Search catalogue
Union Catalogue of Belgian Libraries
The works from the libraries of the State Archives can only be consulted on site. The catalogue search will list the location/which library where the source is held. 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