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*[http://search.nlb.gov.sg/ Singapore Archives and Libraries searchable web site] | *[http://search.nlb.gov.sg/ Singapore Archives and Libraries searchable web site] | ||
=== National Library of Singapore === | |||
'''National Library of Singapore''' | '''National Library of Singapore''' | ||
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As Singapore gained its independence in 1965, and as the country's population spread into the suburbs, the library, in collaboration with the city's urban planners, established a presence in the suburbs by building a library branch in most of the new towns built by the Housing and Development Board. These branch libraries were each considered a physical extension of the original library at Stamford Road, rather than distinct institutions in their own right, thus the term "National Library" could be said to apply to the original institution and all its affiliates. | As Singapore gained its independence in 1965, and as the country's population spread into the suburbs, the library, in collaboration with the city's urban planners, established a presence in the suburbs by building a library branch in most of the new towns built by the Housing and Development Board. These branch libraries were each considered a physical extension of the original library at Stamford Road, rather than distinct institutions in their own right, thus the term "National Library" could be said to apply to the original institution and all its affiliates. | ||
*[[National Library of Singapore|Wiki page]] listing available resources | *[[National Library of Singapore|Wiki page]] listing available resources | ||
'''The National Archives of Singapore'''<br> | === National Archives of Singapore === | ||
'''The National Archives of Singapore'''<br>100 Victoria St., <br>Singapore 188064<br>Telephone: +65 6332 3255<br>[http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NAS Website]<br>Hours: open every day from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.<br>Staff is very helpful. A must-see stop for genealogists seeking information on their ancestors.<br> | |||
The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is the national archives of Singapore. It was formed in August 1993 with the merging of the National Archives and the Oral History Department. The NAS is responsible for the collection and management of records relating to the nation's political, social and economic history. NAS also identifies and collects records of historical significance from local and overseas private sources. In 1993, both NAS and the National Museum of Singapore were brought under the administration of the National Heritage Board.[1] | The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is the national archives of Singapore. It was formed in August 1993 with the merging of the National Archives and the Oral History Department. The NAS is responsible for the collection and management of records relating to the nation's political, social and economic history. NAS also identifies and collects records of historical significance from local and overseas private sources. In 1993, both NAS and the National Museum of Singapore were brought under the administration of the National Heritage Board.[1] | ||
The National Archives was originally established in 1968 for the preservation and administration of the nation's archives. It holds records as far back as 1800, 19 years before the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and the founding of the modern nation. The Oral History Centre documents the history of Singapore through the use of oral history methodology. NAS has a selection of archival materials available for viewing by the public, including public records, building plans, oral history recordings, photographs, electronic records and an audio-visual collection of microfilms, films, videotapes, colour slides, negatives and maps. The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is an institution of the National Library Board (NLB) | The National Archives was originally established in 1968 for the preservation and administration of the nation's archives. It holds records as far back as 1800, 19 years before the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and the founding of the modern nation. The Oral History Centre documents the history of Singapore through the use of oral history methodology. NAS has a selection of archival materials available for viewing by the public, including public records, building plans, oral history recordings, photographs, electronic records and an audio-visual collection of microfilms, films, videotapes, colour slides, negatives and maps. The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is an institution of the National Library Board (NLB) | ||
The National Library has published a book entitled <u>Sources on Family History: A Select Bibliography</u>, which contains all of the records that they have in their library on Genealogy and Family History. <u>Sources on Family History</u> has an ISBN number of 978-981-08-0558-6. It is dated 2008 and has about 115 pages. Separate from this, the reference librarian told me of some of their wonderful resources. They have their newspaper collection on line, dating from the <u>Straits Times</u>, 1845. . They also have family history records about Malaysia, India, China, and the Philippines. On the shelves are family histories such as, <u>To Our Grand-Children: Seven Generations and Counting</u> or <u>Vietnamese Family Chronicle</u> or <u>Beneath the Banyan Tree</u><u>: My Family Chronicles</u>. They also have Strait Settlement Directories and a journal database. The Lee Kong Chian Reference Library on the 11th floor is where most of the family history materials are located; however, biographies with genealogical data can be found on lower floors. | |||
=== National University of Singapore (NUS) Library === | |||
'''National University of Singapore (NUS) Library'''<br> | '''National University of Singapore (NUS) Library'''<br> | ||
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*[http://www.libdex.com/country/Singapore.html Website] | *[http://www.libdex.com/country/Singapore.html Website] | ||
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=== Other Resources === | === Other Resources === | ||
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