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| {{Hertfordshire-sidebar}}<br>''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Hertfordshire Genealogy|Hertfordshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Hertfordshire_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | | {{Hertfordshire-sidebar}}<br>''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Hertfordshire Genealogy|Hertfordshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Hertfordshire_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' |
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| See also: [[England Archives and Libraries]]
| | == Archives == |
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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. This section describes England’s major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources. | | === Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies === |
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| If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check well in advance on their website for details about the collection, hours they are open, services, fees, and whether you need to book in advance. You should also find out if you need a “reader’s ticket” (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and details of how to obtain one.
| | '''Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies'''<br>County Hall<br>Pegs Ln<br>Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 8EJ UK<br>Telephone: 300 123 4049<br> |
| | Email: [mailto:contact@hertfordshire.gov.uk contact@hertfordshire.gov.uk]<br> |
| | Website: [https://hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/hertfordshire-archives-and-local-studies/hertfordshire-archives-and-local-studies.aspx Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies] |
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| The Family History Library may have printed or microfilmed copies of the records you need.
| | :Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) houses the former Hertfordshire Record Office and the former Hertfordshire Local Studies Library. It collects and preserves archives, other historical documents and printed material relating to the county of Hertfordshire and the Diocese of St Albans from the 11th to the 21st century. HALS is located in Hertford, in the Register Office Block adjacent to County Hall.The archives are held at County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, and run by Hertfordshire County Council. |
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| == Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies == | | == Libraries == |
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| The county record office of the [http://www.hertsdirect.org/ Hertfordshire County Council] is [http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/heritage1/hals/ Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies].
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| *email: hertsdirect@hertscc.gov.uk
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| *postal address: Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies, Register Office Block, CHR 002, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EJ
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| *telephone 0300 123 4049
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| They have created a '''names index''' to their holdings: [https://www.hertsdirect.org/ufs/ufsmain?formid=HALS_INDEXES Hertfordshire Names Online]. You may perform a simple search of all indexed records or search the following individual databases:
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| *Apprentices (1599 - 1903)
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| *Archive Catalogue (1100 - 1999)
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| *Crime & Punishment (1825 - 1917)
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| *Fatalities (1827 - 1933)
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| *Marriages & Marriage Licences (1538 - 1922)
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| *Miscellaneous Names (1786 - 1948)
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| *Newspapers & Magazines (1758 - 2013)
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| *Newspaper Pictures (1890 - 1953)
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| *The Poor (1679 - 2013)
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| *Tithe Awards (1837 - 1850)
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| *Wills (1413 - 1857)
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| There is online access to their [http://calm.hertsdirect.org/calmview/ Archive Catalogue].
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| If you plan to visit their reading room then consult their [http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/heritage1/hals/openinghours/ Opening hours - plan your visit] and the advice on [http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/heritage1/hals/openinghours/Orderingdocuments/ ordering documents] so as to be available when you visit.
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| Some documents may be ordered for delivery by email.
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| == Public Libraries ==
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| The Hertfordshire County Council operate [http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/libraries/ Hertfordshire Libraries]. | | The Hertfordshire County Council operate [http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/libraries/ Hertfordshire Libraries]. |
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| == Notes and References ==
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| [[Category:Hertfordshire Archives and Libraries]] | | [[Category:Hertfordshire Archives and Libraries]] |
| [[category:Counties of England]] | | [[category:Counties of England]] |