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==Online Sources==
==Online Sources==
[https://noord-hollandsarchief.nl/personen/databases Noord-Holland Persons Database]
*[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|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.
*[http://wiewaswie.nl WieWasWie], basic version free, index with some images.


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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 '''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[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 FamilySearch 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 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Record Offices[edit | edit source]