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==Online Sources==
==Online Sources==
*[https://noord-hollandsarchief.nl/personen/databases Noord-Holland Persons Database]
*{{RecordSearch|2020117|Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Civil Registration, 1811-1950}} at FamilySearch — index and images
*{{RecordSearch|2037985|Netherlands, Noord-Holland Province, Church Records, 1523-1948|access=browse}}, free, browsable images. Images can also be accessed via
*[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 '''Family History 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 '''FamilySearch 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 Family History Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*The FamilySearch 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/ Noord-Hollands Archief]<br>
[http://www.noord-hollandsarchief.nl/engels/71/ '''Noord-Hollands Archief''']<br>
Location Jansstraat: Jansstraat 40, 2011 RX Haarlem<br>
Location Jansstraat: Jansstraat 40, 2011 RX Haarlem<br>
Location Kleine Houtweg: Kleine Houtweg 18, 2012 CH Haarlem<br>
Location Kleine Houtweg: Kleine Houtweg 18, 2012 CH Haarlem<br>
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[https://noord-hollandsarchief.nl/personen/databases Persons Database]
[https://noord-hollandsarchief.nl/personen/databases Persons Database]
===Municipal Archives===
===Municipal Archives===
*[https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory Archives Portal Europe]
[https://deprecated.archivesportaleurope.net/Directory '''Archives Portal Europe''']
#Click on "Netherlands".
#Click on "Netherlands".
#Click on "North Holland".
#Click on "North Holland".

Latest revision as of 12:40, 21 November 2023

Noord-Holland Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Noord-Holland Background
Local Research Resources

Online Sources

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.
  • 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.

Regional and Municipal Archives

  • 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 FamilySearch 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

Noord-Hollands Archief
Location Jansstraat: Jansstraat 40, 2011 RX Haarlem
Location Kleine Houtweg: Kleine Houtweg 18, 2012 CH Haarlem
Reading room: Raadhuis Hoofddorp: Raadhuisplein 1, 2132 TZ Hoofddorp
The Netherlands

Telephone:+31235172700
Mailing address: Postbus 3006, 2001 DA Haarlem, The Netherlands
E-mail: info@noord-hollandsarchief.nl
Website
Persons Database

Municipal Archives

Archives Portal Europe

  1. Click on "Netherlands".
  2. Click on "North Holland".
  3. Click on the municipality.
  4. Contact information is at the right of the directory list.

Libraries

Museums

Record Offices