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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, most of the Czechia records are now available online. | *Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, most of the Czechia records are now available online. | ||
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[[Image:Prague National and Regional Archive entry.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Prague Regional Archives]] | |||
[[Image:Ostrava City Archive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ostrava City Archives]] | |||
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== Regional Archives == | == Regional Archives == | ||
*Czech vital records are kept at the regional archives and most are available online. | *Czech vital records are kept at the regional archives and most are available online. | ||