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==Online Sources== | ==Online Sources== | ||
==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 ''' | *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 | *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 == | ||
[http://www.noord-hollandsarchief.nl/engels/71/ | Haarlem is the capital city of the province of Noord-Holland and thus the provincial archive is found in this city, see: [http://www.noord-hollandsarchief.nl/engels/71/ Noord-Hollands Archief] The Noord-Hollands Archief collects, preserves and makes available the documentary heritage of the province of Noord-Holland, the Kennemerland region (in particular the municipalities of Aalsmeer, Beverwijk, Bloemendaal, Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, Haarlemmermeer, Heemskerk, Heemstede, Uitgeest, Uithoorn, Velsen and Zandvoort), and of the provincial capital Haarlem. | ||
At present only parts of this website are in English. If you can not find the information you are looking for, or if you do not understand any of the content, please contact the archive.They will do their best to answer all your queries. | |||
[http://www.noord-hollandsarchief.nl/engels/71/ Noord-Hollands Archief] | |||
Mailing address: Postbus 3006<br>2001 DA Haarlem<br>The Netherlands<br | |||
E-mail: info@noord-hollandsarchief.nl | |||
Mailing address: Postbus 3006 | |||
The [[Stadsarchief Amsterdam]] page describes the city archives of Amsterdam with one of the largest collections in the world including material from Dutch colonies. | |||
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===Municipal Archives=== | ===Municipal Archives=== | ||
[https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory | *[https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory Archives Portal Europe] | ||
#Click on "Netherlands". | #Click on "Netherlands". | ||
#Click on "North Holland". | #Click on "North Holland". | ||
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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:
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Archives[edit | edit source]
Haarlem is the capital city of the province of Noord-Holland and thus the provincial archive is found in this city, see: Noord-Hollands Archief The Noord-Hollands Archief collects, preserves and makes available the documentary heritage of the province of Noord-Holland, the Kennemerland region (in particular the municipalities of Aalsmeer, Beverwijk, Bloemendaal, Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, Haarlemmermeer, Heemskerk, Heemstede, Uitgeest, Uithoorn, Velsen and Zandvoort), and of the provincial capital Haarlem.
At present only parts of this website are in English. If you can not find the information you are looking for, or if you do not understand any of the content, please contact the archive.They will do their best to answer all your queries.
Noord-Hollands Archief
Mailing address: Postbus 3006
2001 DA Haarlem
The Netherlands<br
E-mail: info@noord-hollandsarchief.nl
The Stadsarchief Amsterdam page describes the city archives of Amsterdam with one of the largest collections in the world including material from Dutch colonies.
Municipal Archives[edit | edit source]
- Click on "Netherlands".
- Click on "North Holland".
- Click on the municipality.
- Contact information is at the right of the directory list.