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==Introduction==
*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.  
The Bulgarian archival system was first established in the twentieth century. Some Bulgarian records for the Ottoman period may be located in Turkey and Greece. Also, compiled genealogies exist in some community libraries (reading halls).<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1991-1998.</ref> Efforts to obtain genealogical information from Bulgarian archives by correspondence are usually futile.<ref>Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.</ref>
*'''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 '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.


==Archives and Libraries==
==Archives and Libraries==
===National Archives===
'''The Central State Historical Archives'''<br>
'''The Central State Historical Archives'''<br>
Sofia 1000<br>
Sofia 1000<br>
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[http://www.archives.government.bg/index.php?lang=en&page=11 Website]<br>
[http://www.archives.government.bg/index.php?lang=en&page=11 Website]<br>
::Established in 1951, the Archives is the official repository for records from 1878-1944.  
::Established in 1951, the Archives is the official repository for records from 1878-1944.  
::The website includes information and links to the [https://www.archives.government.bg/16-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B8 individual '''state archives'''].<ref>Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.</ref><br>
::The website includes information and links to the [https://www.archives.government.bg/16-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B8 individual '''state archives'''].<ref>Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.</ref><br><br>
::There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia.
 
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'''State Military Historical Archives'''<br>
'''State Military Historical Archives'''<br>
Veliko Tarnovo, 5000<br>
Veliko Tarnovo, 5000<br>
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[http://www.archives.government.bg/278-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2 Website]<br>
[http://www.archives.government.bg/278-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2 Website]<br>
::Established in 1951, the Military Archives holds records pertaining to the history of the Bulgarian army.
::Established in 1951, the Military Archives holds records pertaining to the history of the Bulgarian army.
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[https://eap.bl.uk/search?f%5B0%5D=country%3ABulgaria '''Endangered Archives: Bulgaria''']
*Gypsy/Roma historical and cultural heritage in Bulgaria
*Endangered Ethnographic Archive, Sofia, Bulgaria
*Pre-industrial elements in Bulgarian minorities' culture during the 20th century
*Unique ethnographic photograph archive at risk, Sofia, Bulgaria
*Minority press in Ottoman Turkish in Bulgaria
*Endangered photographic collections about the participation of pre-industrial Bulgaria in three wars in the beginning of the 20th century
*Three Precious Cultural Manuscript Collections from the 19th century facing disappearance
*Documentary heritage of the traditional Protestant communities in Bulgaria
*Rediscovering the cultural heritage of the Muslims in Bulgaria (1920-1950)
===State (District) Archives===
*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service_provision/33008 Address and contact for each State archive]
*[https://www.archives.government.bg/16-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B8 Clickable list and clickable map of archive links]
===Municipal Archives===
Civil registration of births,  marriages, and deaths located in municipalities. There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia. <br>
Municipality links:<br>
*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/from_municipality_administrations Administrative services for civil registration and document preparation] See page 2-3.
:*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service/2076 Issuing a birth certificate - duplicate]
:*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service/2037 Issuance of a civil marriage certificate - duplicate]
:*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service/2019 Issuing a transcript-extract from a death certificate]
:*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service/2057 Issuance of a certificate for the children born to the mother]
:*[https://iisda.government.bg/adm_services/services/service/2039 Issuance of a transcript of a family register kept up to 1978]
:*[https://www.archives.government.bg/16-%D0%94%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B8 Service information, issuing military certificate] Issuance of certificates from the State Military Historical Archive for: work experience, social security income, conscript military service, completed training at a higher military school/secondary sergeant's school, academic reference, the status of "war veteran" , "awarded the Order of Valor", received treatment in a military medical facility, heirs of war veterans, military service in a foreign mission and degree of risk


==Libraries==
==Libraries==
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Established in 1878, the National Library functioned as a quasi-state archives until 1951. It is particularly significant as a depository of old Turkish administrative records. The Library does not hold any vital records.<br><br>
Established in 1878, the National Library functioned as a quasi-state archives until 1951. It is particularly significant as a depository of old Turkish administrative records. The Library does not hold any vital records.<br><br>
==Museums==
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Bulgaria Wikipedia: List of museums in Bulgaria]
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'''National Museum of History'''<br>
16 Vitoshko lale str.<br>
Sofia, Bulgaria<br>
Phone:+359 2 955 42 80<br>
Email: nim.pr@abv.bg<br>
[https://historymuseum.org/ Website]<br>
[https://www.facebook.com/NationalMuseumOfHistoryBulgaria/ Facebook]<br>
==Record Offices==
Civil registration of births,  marriages, and deaths located in municipalities. There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia. <br>
Municipality links:<br>


== References  ==
== References  ==

Revision as of 12:43, 11 November 2022

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The Bulgarian archival system was first established in the twentieth century. Some Bulgarian records for the Ottoman period may be located in Turkey and Greece. Also, compiled genealogies exist in some community libraries (reading halls).[1] Efforts to obtain genealogical information from Bulgarian archives by correspondence are usually futile.[2]

Archives and Libraries[edit | edit source]

The Central State Historical Archives
Sofia 1000
5 Moskovska Str.
Bulgaria
Phone: 2 94 00 157
Email: cda@archives.government.bg
Website

Established in 1951, the Archives is the official repository for records from 1878-1944.
The website includes information and links to the individual state archives.[3]

State Military Historical Archives
Veliko Tarnovo, 5000
21, Hristo Botev str.
Bulgaria
Phone: 062 635873
Email: dvia@archives.government.bg
Website

Established in 1951, the Military Archives holds records pertaining to the history of the Bulgarian army.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

The Cyril and Methodius National Library
"Vasil Levski" 88
1504 Doktorska Gradina
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 918 3101
Website: www.nationallibrary.bg

Established in 1878, the National Library functioned as a quasi-state archives until 1951. It is particularly significant as a depository of old Turkish administrative records. The Library does not hold any vital records.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1991-1998.
  2. ↑ Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.
  3. ↑ Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.
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