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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. | ||
*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 '''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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::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> | ||
::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> | ||
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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> | |||
E-mail: 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 == | ||
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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 and Libraries
National Archives
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.[1]
- There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia.
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.
- 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
Municipal Archives
Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths located in municipalities. There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia.
Municipality links:
- Issuing a birth certificate - duplicate
- Issuance of a civil marriage certificate - duplicate
- Issuing a transcript-extract from a death certificate
- Issuance of a certificate for the children born to the mother
- Issuance of a transcript of a family register kept up to 1978
- 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
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.
Museums
Wikipedia: List of museums in Bulgaria
National Museum of History
16 Vitoshko lale str.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone:+359 2 955 42 80
E-mail: nim.pr@abv.bg
Website
Facebook
Record Offices
Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths located in municipalities. There are no vital records in the National Historical Archive in Sofia.
Municipality links:
References
- ↑ 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.