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''[[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Copenhagen|Copenhagen]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Copenhagen:_Directories|Directories]]'' | ''[[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Copenhagen|Copenhagen]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Copenhagen:_Directories|Directories]]'' | ||
<br> Directories (''Vejvisere'') are a useful tool for pinpointing the residence of a family in Copenhagen and tracking the family throughout time. By knowing where a family lived in the city, it is easier to determine what parish, civil jurisdiction, or other type of division the family may have belonged to, making it easier to locate records. Directories are also helpful in determining whether | <br> Directories (''Vejvisere'') are a useful tool for pinpointing the residence of a family in Copenhagen and tracking the family throughout time. By knowing where a family lived in the city, it is easier to determine what parish, civil jurisdiction, or other type of division the family may have belonged to, making it easier to locate records. Directories are also helpful in determining whether you have the right family. <br> | ||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
The Copenhagen directories are the oldest directories in the world. They began in 1770, and continued through to the twentieth century. The directories were compiled at various times, though generally it was every five years. They were meant to assist the residents of Copenhagen locate businesses and people in the city and the surrounding suburbs.<br> | The Copenhagen directories are among the oldest directories in the world. They began in 1770, and continued through to the twentieth century. The directories were compiled at various times, though generally it was every five years. They were meant to assist the residents of Copenhagen locate businesses and people in the city and the surrounding suburbs.<br> | ||
== What you typically find == | == What you typically find == | ||
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*The entire collection of Copenhagen City directories, every five years from 1770-1895, has been digitized and posted free online [http://bibliotek.kk.dk/node/6184 '''HERE'''], from the Københavns Kommunes Biblioteker (Copenhagen Community Library). Note: The directory for the year 1875 is not available on this website. | *The entire collection of Copenhagen City directories, every five years from 1770-1895, has been digitized and posted free online [http://bibliotek.kk.dk/node/6184 '''HERE'''], from the Københavns Kommunes Biblioteker (Copenhagen Community Library). Note: The directory for the year 1875 is not available on this website. | ||
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*The Family History Library has microfilm/fiche copies for the years 1779, 1787, 1790, 1801, 1813, 1827, 1834, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1855, 1859, 1861, and 1872.<br> | *The Family History Library has microfilm/fiche copies for the years 1779, 1787, 1790, 1801, 1813, 1827, 1834, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1855, 1859, 1861, and 1872.<br> | ||
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The directories are also available at the different [[Copenhagen: Archives and Libraries|archives and libraries]] in the city. | |||
The directories are also available at the different [[Copenhagen: Archives and Libraries|archives and libraries]] in the city. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||