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=== National Government Archives and Libraries === | === National Government Archives and Libraries === | ||
Addresses for the national archives of Brazil and other national repositories are as follows: | Addresses for the national archives of Brazil and other national repositories are as follows: | ||
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=== State Archives === | === State Archives === | ||
In Brazil each state has its own archives that are separate from those of the national government. They serve as repositories for records about their particular area. Records of genealogical value at state archives may include the following: | In Brazil each state has its own archives that are separate from those of the national government. They serve as repositories for records about their particular area. Records of genealogical value at state archives may include the following: | ||
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=== Civil and District Civil Registry Offices === | === Civil and District Civil Registry Offices === | ||
In Brazil, records created by the local government, including birth, death, and marriage records, are kept in the local registry offices (Cartório Municipal) or the district registry offices (Cartório Distrital). These records are available to the public. For more information about these offices and their records, see the "[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records|Civil Registration]]" section of this outline. | In Brazil, records created by the local government, including birth, death, and marriage records, are kept in the local registry offices (Cartório Municipal) or the district registry offices (Cartório Distrital). These records are available to the public. For more information about these offices and their records, see the "[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records|Civil Registration]]" section of this outline. | ||
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=== Diocese and Parish Archives === | === Diocese and Parish Archives === | ||
There are two archdiocese in Brazil, each of which has many records of genealogical and historical value for its regions: | There are two archdiocese in Brazil, each of which has many records of genealogical and historical value for its regions: | ||
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=== Libraries and Archives of Portugal === | === Libraries and Archives of Portugal === | ||
Some pre-1822 sources for Brazil are also available in libraries in Portugal. Check the Family History Library Catalog under "Portugal," or contact these libraries and ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees: | Some pre-1822 sources for Brazil are also available in libraries in Portugal. Check the Family History Library Catalog under "Portugal," or contact these libraries and ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees: | ||
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=== Private and Public Libraries === | === Private and Public Libraries === | ||
Brazilian libraries have collected published sources such as local histories, phone directories, maps, newspapers, and genealogies. See the "[[Brazil Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section of this outline for information about compiled family histories. | Brazilian libraries have collected published sources such as local histories, phone directories, maps, newspapers, and genealogies. See the "[[Brazil Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section of this outline for information about compiled family histories. | ||
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Many of the archives, museums, libraries, and universities of Brazil can be found on the Internet at: | Many of the archives, museums, libraries, and universities of Brazil can be found on the Internet at: | ||
*http://www.uidaho.edu/special-collections/latam.html | |||
http://www.uidaho.edu/special-collections/latam.html | *http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/subject/libraries/ | ||
http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/subject/libraries/ | |||
=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
In Brazil there are organized historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. For more information, see the "[[Brazil Societies|Societies]]" section of this outline. | In Brazil there are organized historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. For more information, see the "[[Brazil Societies|Societies]]" section of this outline. | ||
=== Inventories, Registers, and Catalogs === | === Inventories, Registers, and Catalogs === | ||
Many archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit, or use the records during your visit so you can use your time more effectively. See: | Many archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit, or use the records during your visit so you can use your time more effectively. See: | ||