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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences. | This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences. | ||
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=== Before You Write === | === Before You Write === | ||
Before you write a letter in Italian to obtain family history information, you should do three things: | Before you write a letter in Italian to obtain family history information, you should do three things: | ||
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=== Research by Mail === | === Research by Mail === | ||
Church records are obtained from parishes, and civil records are obtained from civil registration offices. Both kinds of records may be stored in archives. Genealogical societies may also be able to help you find some of the information you need. | Church records are obtained from parishes, and civil records are obtained from civil registration offices. Both kinds of records may be stored in archives. Genealogical societies may also be able to help you find some of the information you need. | ||
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=== How To Address the Envelope === | === How To Address the Envelope === | ||
For a Catholic parish: | For a Catholic parish: | ||
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=== Postal Codes === | === Postal Codes === | ||
Every Italian town (comune) has a post office. Smaller villages, known as frazioni, fall within the jurisdiction of a comune. If you cannot locate a postal code for your locality, check a gazetteer to determine the comune (see the Italy Research Outline). International postal codes can be found on the Internet at: | Every Italian town (comune) has a post office. Smaller villages, known as frazioni, fall within the jurisdiction of a comune. If you cannot locate a postal code for your locality, check a gazetteer to determine the comune (see the Italy Research Outline). International postal codes can be found on the Internet at: | ||
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=== How To Send Return Postage and Money === | === How To Send Return Postage and Money === | ||
When you write to someone in Europe, send an international reply coupon (available at most large post offices) to pay for return postage. When writing to Italy, some people have had more success sending an international bank draft. | When you write to someone in Europe, send an international reply coupon (available at most large post offices) to pay for return postage. When writing to Italy, some people have had more success sending an international bank draft. | ||
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=== Checklist for Mailing a Letter to Europe === | === Checklist for Mailing a Letter to Europe === | ||
* Keep a photocopy of your letter. | * Keep a photocopy of your letter. | ||
* Enclose payment for the return postage. | * Enclose payment for the return postage. | ||
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=== What To Expect === | === What To Expect === | ||
It may take six months or longer for you to receive a reply to your request for information. The results of writing to parishes or civil registration offices can vary greatly. You may get a great deal of information, or you may get no answer at all. Some pastors and civil registrars are willing to do considerable research. Others will not answer until money is sent or offered. Some may be unable to provide information. | It may take six months or longer for you to receive a reply to your request for information. The results of writing to parishes or civil registration offices can vary greatly. You may get a great deal of information, or you may get no answer at all. Some pastors and civil registrars are willing to do considerable research. Others will not answer until money is sent or offered. Some may be unable to provide information. | ||
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=== How To Write a Letter in Italian === | === How To Write a Letter in Italian === | ||
Your letter should include: | Your letter should include: | ||
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=== Comments and Suggestions === | === Comments and Suggestions === | ||
The Family History Library welcomes additions and corrections that will improve future editions of this guide. Please send your suggestions to: | The Family History Library welcomes additions and corrections that will improve future editions of this guide. Please send your suggestions to: | ||