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=== General Archives of Greece (GAK). === | === General Archives of Greece (GAK). === | ||
Genika Archeia tou Kratous) | *[http://www.gak.gr '''Genika Archeia tou Kratous (GAK or GSA)''')] | ||
Some have translated the title for this archive as the “National Historical Archives.” The Greek government collects records relating to Greek history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at general archives include: | Some have translated the title for this archive as the “National Historical Archives.” The Greek government collects records relating to Greek history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at general archives include: | ||
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'''Branches of the General Archives of Greece''' | '''Branches of the General Archives of Greece''' | ||
Branches of the General Archives of Greece (GAK) collect records within the area they serve. These branches may include the area of a county, island, or large city. These branches are usually located in the capital of a district (Eparhia). To find out where the branch of the GAK for a particular area is located, inquiries can be sent to the central offices listed above. Alternatively, a list of GAK branches with addresses, email addresses, phone and fax numbers can be found here: http://www.gak.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=36. (Page is in Greek; right-click to translate into English). | Branches of the General Archives of Greece (GAK) collect records within the area they serve. These branches may include the area of a county, island, or large city. These branches are usually located in the capital of a district (Eparhia). To find out where the branch of the GAK for a particular area is located, inquiries can be sent to the central offices listed above. Alternatively, a list of GAK branches with addresses, email addresses, phone and fax numbers can be found here: http://www.gak.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=36. (Page is in Greek; right-click to translate into English). | ||
=== County Offices (Nomarheion) === | === County Offices (Nomarheion) === | ||