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==Online Sources==
==Online Sources==
*{{RecordSearch|1576401| Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Civil Registration, 1679-1942}}, free, partial index with complete images
*{{RecordSearch|2037907|Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province, Church Records, 1367-1916}}
*[http://www.gahetna.nl/vraagbaak/onderzoeksgids/burgerlijke-stand-zuid-holland-vanaf-1811 South Holland Civil Registry from 1811]
*[http://www.gahetna.nl/vraagbaak/onderzoeksgids/doop-trouw-en-begraafboeken-zuid-holland-voor-1811 South Holland Church Books in the National Archive]
*[http://wiewaswie.nl WieWasWie], basic version free, index with some images.
==Introduction==
==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.  
*'''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 '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
*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.
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*The Family History Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
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== Archives ==
== Archives ==
The archives of Zuid-Holland are included in the National Archives.
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'''Nationaal Archief'''<br>Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20 <br>2595 BE 's-Gravenhage<br>The Netherlands
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Mailing Address: Postbus 90520, 2509 LM ’s-Gravenhage, The Netherlands <br>
Telephone: 070-331-5400 (general information); 070-331-5444 (information concerning the holdings)<br>Fax: 070-331 5499 <br>Email: info@nationaalarchief.nl<br>[http://www.nationaalarchief.nl/ Website]<br>
[https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/zoekhulpen Search Aids]<br>
[http://www.gahetna.nl/vraagbaak/onderzoeksgids/burgerlijke-stand-zuid-holland-vanaf-1811 South Holland Civil Registry from 1811]<br>
[http://www.gahetna.nl/vraagbaak/onderzoeksgids/doop-trouw-en-begraafboeken-zuid-holland-voor-1811 South Holland Church Books in the National Archive]
===Municipal Archives===
*[https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory '''Archives Portal Europe''']
#Click on "Netherlands".
#Click on "South-Holland".
#Click on the municipality.
#Contact information is at the right of the directory list.


== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==

Revision as of 13:30, 28 November 2022

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Online Sources[edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

  • 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.

Regional and Municipal Archives[edit | edit source]

  • The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.
  • Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.
  • The Family History Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
  • Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:
  • Church records.
  • Civil registrations.
  • Population registers.
  • Censuses.
  • Court records.
  • Military records.
  • Emigration lists.
  • Notarial records.
  • Land records.
  • Tax records.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Record Offices[edit | edit source]