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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.  
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Telephone: +39 06 545481<br>
Telephone: +39 06 545481<br>
Email: acs@beniculturali.it<br>
E-mail: acs@beniculturali.it<br>
[https://search.acs.beniculturali.it/OpacACS/ Search]


=== State (Provincial) Archives--Archivio di stato ===
=== State (Provincial) Archives--Archivio di stato ===
In 2011, FamilySearch contracted to digitize the civil registration (civil status registers) and draft lists, in collaboration with the individual State Archives. Records are available to search here:
*'''Ancestral Portal:''' [https://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/find-the-archives-2/?lang=en '''Browse by State'''] or  [https://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/?lang=en&type=name '''Search by name''']
*'''FamilySearch Historical Records: [[Italy, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records#FamilySearch Historical Records]]''' Microfilmed, digitized, and indexed by FamilySearch.<br>


The '''State Archives''' holds many private and public sources that are essential to the genealogical research and the history of some families and persons. The main sources are:
Records of genealogical value at state archives include:  
*The '''Civil Registry''', together with the attached 1-year and 10-year origin indexes
*Church records (some)
*Military service and army archives
*Civil registration
*Census
*Census  
*Notary public archives
*Court records
*Family and personal archives
*Military records
*Nominal sources and sources for emigration
*Notarial records
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'''Antenati''' is a direct portal to the state archives that have been digitized and indexed. Completion varies and works are in progress, so check back if necessary. A colored flag at the top left of the page indicates degree of completion.
*[https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/find-the-archives-2/?lang=en Browse the Archives]
*[https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/?lang=eng Antenati Search Engines] for all of Italy, by browsable registries or indexes (incomplete)
*[https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/the-site/faq/?lang=en FAQ]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/find-your-italian-ancestors-online-through-portale-degli-antenati '''Find Your Italian Ancestors Online Through Portale degli Antenati'''] Tutorial. [https://cms-b-assets.familysearch.org/dc/21/0258e7744f2d87605d9b7915aea9/find-your-italian-ancestors-online-through-portale-degli-antenati.pdf Class Handout]


=== Church Archives  ===
=== Church Archives  ===
*[[Church Records#Online Collections|'''FamilySearch Digitized Records for some dioceses''']]<br>
====Diocesan Archives====
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*[[Church Records#Online Collections|FamilySearch Digitized Records for some dioceses]]
*Some '''dioceses''' of the Catholic Church have gathered duplicates of their older church records into a diocesan archive. You can write to these archives and request '''brief''' searches of their records. Search [https://www.google.com/search?q=italy+catholic+diocese&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=italy+catholic+diocese&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l3.10893j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Google links to Italian diocese websites]. Within the website, see if you can find a link to archives. The willingness or not to accommodate search requests is often explained there. Use '''[[Italy Letter Writing Guide]]''' to help compose a request in Italian.
Some dioceses of the Catholic Church have gathered duplicates of their older church records into a diocesan archive. You can write to these archives and request brief searches of their records. See [[Italy Church Records#Church Archives|Italy Church Records: Church Archives]].
*However, Catholic records are usually kept by the '''local parish'''. You can write to local parishes for information. Use [http://www.parrocchie.it/qlist_home.php?cercointabella=parrocchie&id= '''Parrocchie.it'''] to find a parish address. Use '''[[Italy Letter Writing Guide]]''' to help compose a request in Italian. Depending on the local priest's willingness to help (on a monetary basis, of course) it may be possible to correspond back and forth over time.
====Parish Archives====
Catholic records are usually kept by the local parish. You can write to local parishes and church archives for information. Use [http://www.parrocchie.it/qlist_home.php?cercointabella=parrocchie&id= '''Parrocchie.it'''] to find a parish address. Use '''[[Italy Letter Writing Guide]]''' to help compose a request in Italian.


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[https://eap.bl.uk/search?f%5B0%5D=country%3AItaly '''Endangered Archives: Italy''']
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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://opac.sbn.it/web/opacsbn/home '''OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)'''] Collective catalog of Italian libraries of the National Library Service.
*[https://opac.sbn.it/web/opacsbn/home '''OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)'''] Collective catalog of libraries of the National Library Service.
::The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) of the National Library Service (SBN) allows for bibliographic searches in the collective catalog of Italian libraries
*[https://opac.sbn.it/biblioteche '''OPAC Clickable map and directory of libraries in Italy''']
*[https://opac.sbn.it/biblioteche '''OPAC Clickable map and directory of libraries in Italy''']
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00185 Roma RM, Italy<br>
00185 Roma RM, Italy<br>
Telephone:+39 06 49891<br>
Telephone:+39 06 49891<br>
Email: bnc-rm@beniculturali.it<br>
Email: bnc-rm@beniculturali.it
[https://www.cenl.org/library/the-central-national-library-of-rome/ Website]
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A good source regarding Italian libraries and their collections is:  
A good source regarding Italian libraries and their collections is:  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSZX-435J-S?mode=g&cat=102144 '''''Annuario delle biblioteche italiane (Yearbook of Italian libraries).'''''] Online. In Italian. Three Volumes. Roma, Italy: Fratelli Palombi, 1958. (FS Library book EUROPE 945 J5an, 1958; film 962678, item 1–2.)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSZX-435J-S?mode=g&cat=102144 '''''Annuario delle biblioteche italiane (Yearbook of Italian libraries).'''''] Three Volumes. Roma, Italy: Fratelli Palombi, 1958. (FS Library book EUROPE 945 J5an, 1958; film 962678, item 1–2.)


==Museums==
==Museums==
[https://www.google.com/search?q=italy+museums&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=italy+museums&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l8j0i10i22i30.5603j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Google: Italy Museums''']<br>
[https://www.google.com/search?q=italy+museums&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=italy+museums&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l8j0i10i22i30.5603j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Google: Italy Museums''']
There are, of course, too many museums in Italy to list here. Use Google to sort through them. Generally, you are not looking for documents here, but rather learning about culture and customs.
 
== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ==
== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ==
Italy has some organized historical and genealogical societies. Some of these societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. For more information, including addresses, see '''[[Italy Societies]]'''.
Italy has some organized historical and genealogical societies. Some of these societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. For more information, including addresses, see '''[[Italy Societies]]'''.

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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 FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Archives[edit | edit source]

National Archives[edit | edit source]

Archivio Centrale dello Stato (ACS)
Piazzale degli Archivi, 27
00144 Roma, Italy

Telephone: +39 06 545481
E-mail: acs@beniculturali.it

State (Provincial) Archives--Archivio di stato[edit | edit source]

In 2011, FamilySearch contracted to digitize the civil registration (civil status registers) and draft lists, in collaboration with the individual State Archives. Records are available to search here:

Records of genealogical value at state archives include:

  • Church records (some)
  • Civil registration
  • Census
  • Court records
  • Military records
  • Notarial records

Church Archives[edit | edit source]

Diocesan Archives[edit | edit source]

Some dioceses of the Catholic Church have gathered duplicates of their older church records into a diocesan archive. You can write to these archives and request brief searches of their records. See Italy Church Records: Church Archives.

Parish Archives[edit | edit source]

Catholic records are usually kept by the local parish. You can write to local parishes and church archives for information. Use Parrocchie.it to find a parish address. Use Italy Letter Writing Guide to help compose a request in Italian.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) of the National Library Service (SBN) allows for bibliographic searches in the collective catalog of Italian libraries


Some of the sources you will want to use are also available in major libraries in Italy. These sources include local histories, ancient manuscripts, and unpublished works regarding heraldry and genealogy. Even smaller local libraries might have collections of newspaper clippings, biographies of prominent local citizens, family histories, etc. Contact these libraries and ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees.

Central National Library of Florence
Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, 1
50122 Florence, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 24919 96-97
Website

Central National Library of Rome
Viale Castro Pretorio, 105
00185 Roma RM, Italy
Telephone:+39 06 49891
Email: bnc-rm@beniculturali.it

A good source regarding Italian libraries and their collections is:

Museums[edit | edit source]

Google: Italy Museums

Historical and Genealogical Societies[edit | edit source]

Italy has some organized historical and genealogical societies. Some of these societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. For more information, including addresses, see Italy Societies.

Record Offices[edit | edit source]

  • In Italy, all records created by the local government since 1865, including birth, death, and marriage records, are kept in local (comune) civil offices. These records are available to the public. Civil offices are comparable to town halls in the United States.
  • Duplicates are kept at the tribunale. You can get information or copies of the records kept at the comune or tribunale by correspondence.

Writing to a Comune or Tribunale[edit | edit source]

1. Locate the address:

  • From Comuni-Italiani click on the province.
  • In the top right sidebar under "Useful pages", click on List of Municipalities of the ____ Region. Then select the comune.
  • In the middle of the page under "Useful pages", click on "Official site".
  • Browse the page to find the address, phone, and e-mail information. This will be different for every comune.

2. Use Italy Letter Writing Guide to help compose a letter or e-mail request in Italian.

References[edit | edit source]

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