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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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[https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/archives/ Website] | [https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/archives/ Website] | ||
:Services provided by the Archives include dealing with requests for research, which can be undertaken for residents and non-residents for a fee. Research requests can vary from a customer enquiring about a copy of a birth certificate, preparation of a family tree or general research about the island’s history. | :Services provided by the Archives include dealing with requests for research, which can be undertaken for residents and non-residents for a fee. Research requests can vary from a customer enquiring about a copy of a birth certificate, preparation of a family tree or general research about the island’s history. | ||
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*[https://eap.bl.uk/search?f%5B0%5D=country%3ASaint%20Helena '''Endangered Archives: Saint Helena'''] | |||
*[https://eap.bl.uk/search?f%5B0%5D=country%3ATristan%20da%20Cunha '''Endangered Archives: Tristan da Cunha'''] | |||
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== Libraries == | == Libraries == | ||
Public Library Service<br> | '''Public Library Service'''<br> | ||
Jamestown<br> | Jamestown<br> | ||
St Helena<br> | St Helena<br> | ||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
'''Museum of Saint Helena'''<br> | |||
Jamestown<br> | |||
Saint Helena<br> | |||
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Telephone: +290 22485<br> | |||
Email: enquiries@museumofsainthelena.org<br> | |||
[https://www.museumofsainthelena.org/ Website]<br> | |||
[https://www.museumofsainthelena.org/the-heritage-society/ Saint Helena Heritage Society] | |||
== Record Offices == | == Record Offices == | ||
* | *{{FSC|324768|item|disp='''Civil registration, 1852-1936. St. Helena. Registrar General's Office'''}} | ||
::To view these images do one of the following: | ::To view these images do one of the following: | ||
:::Access the site at a FamilySearch center. | :::Access the site at a FamilySearch center. | ||
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Telephone: +290 22008 or 22629<br> | Telephone: +290 22008 or 22629<br> | ||
Email: karen.yon@sainthelena.gov.sh<br> | |||
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Deputy Registrar: <br> | Deputy Registrar: <br> | ||
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Telephone: +290 22008 or 22629<br> | Telephone: +290 22008 or 22629<br> | ||
Email: alan.bennett@sainthelena.gov.sh<br> | |||
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[[Category:Saint Helena]] | [[Category:Saint Helena]] | ||
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