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Records of international interest about the era of European discovery, exploration, and colonization of Argentina are found in: | Records of international interest about the era of European discovery, exploration, and colonization of Argentina are found in: | ||
* The Archivo General de Indias in Seville | |||
* The Archivo General Militar in Segovia, Spain | |||
* The Archivio Centrale dello Stato in Rome, Italy. | |||
The Mailing addresses of these archives are: | The Mailing addresses of these archives are: | ||
* Archivo General de Indias<br>Avda. De la Constitución<br>41004 Sevilla, Spain<br>Telephone: 422-5158<br>Fax: 421-9485<br>Internet: '''http://www.mcu.es/archivos/visitas/indias/indias.html''' | * Archivo General de Indias<br>Avda. De la Constitución<br>41004 Sevilla, Spain<br>Telephone: 422-5158<br>Fax: 421-9485<br>Internet: '''http://www.mcu.es/archivos/visitas/indias/indias.html''' | ||
* Archivo General Militar de Segovia Alcázar<br>40071 Segovia, Spain<br>Telephone: 43-65-11<br>Fax: 44-31-49 | * Archivo General Militar de Segovia Alcázar<br>40071 Segovia, Spain<br>Telephone: 43-65-11<br>Fax: 44-31-49 | ||
* Archivo Central Militar del Servicio Histórico Militar<br>C/Mártires de Alcalá 9<br>28015 Madrid, Spain<br>Telephone: 247-0300<br>Fax: 559-4371 | * Archivo Central Militar del Servicio Histórico Militar<br>C/Mártires de Alcalá 9<br>28015 Madrid, Spain<br>Telephone: 247-0300<br>Fax: 559-4371 | ||
* Archivo Histórico Nacional<br>C/Serrano 115<br>28006 Madrid, Spain<br>Telephone: 563-5923, 261-8003-5<br>Fax: 563-1199<br>Internet: '''http://cvc.cervantes.es/obref/arnac/nacional/''' | * Archivo Histórico Nacional<br>C/Serrano 115<br>28006 Madrid, Spain<br>Telephone: 563-5923, 261-8003-5<br>Fax: 563-1199<br>Internet: '''http://cvc.cervantes.es/obref/arnac/nacional/''' | ||
* Archivio Centrale dello Stato<br>Piazzales degli Archivi<br>00144 Roma, Italy<br>Telephone: 39-06-545481<br>Fax: 39-06-5413620<br>Internet: '''http://www.archivi.beniculturali.it/ACS/''' | * Archivio Centrale dello Stato<br>Piazzales degli Archivi<br>00144 Roma, Italy<br>Telephone: 39-06-545481<br>Fax: 39-06-5413620<br>Internet: '''http://www.archivi.beniculturali.it/ACS/''' | ||
A summary of the records preserved at the Archivo General de Indias is found in: | A summary of the records preserved at the Archivo General de Indias is found in: | ||
* Peña y Cámara, José María de la. ''Archivo General de Indias de Sevilla: Guía de Visitante'' (General Archive of the Indies of Seville: Visitor’s Guide). Madrid, Spain: Dirección General de Archivos y Bibliotecas, 1958. (FHL book 946 A2s; film 0896895.) | * Peña y Cámara, José María de la. ''Archivo General de Indias de Sevilla: Guía de Visitante'' (General Archive of the Indies of Seville: Visitor’s Guide). Madrid, Spain: Dirección General de Archivos y Bibliotecas, 1958. (FHL book 946 A2s; film 0896895.) | ||
An additional description of the records at the Archivo General de Indias, as well as other Spanish and Latin American archives which house documents of the Spanish American colonial period, is found in: | An additional description of the records at the Archivo General de Indias, as well as other Spanish and Latin American archives which house documents of the Spanish American colonial period, is found in: | ||
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The following is a general guide to the Italian State Archives. | The following is a general guide to the Italian State Archives. | ||
* ''Guida Gerale degli Archivi di Stato Italiani / Ufficio centrale per i beni archivistici.'' (General Guide to the State Archives of Italy). Two Volumes. Roma, Italy: Ufficio centrale per i beni archivistici, 1981–1983. (FHL book 945 Aegg.) | * ''Guida Gerale degli Archivi di Stato Italiani / Ufficio centrale per i beni archivistici.'' (General Guide to the State Archives of Italy). Two Volumes. Roma, Italy: Ufficio centrale per i beni archivistici, 1981–1983. (FHL book 945 Aegg.) | ||
There are other guides to the many archives in Spain and Italy which can be obtained from each archive. | There are other guides to the many archives in Spain and Italy which can be obtained from each archive. | ||
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In Argentina there are many types of genealogical repositories: | In Argentina there are many types of genealogical repositories: | ||
* National government archives and libraries. | |||
* Provincial archives and libraries. | |||
* Municipal archives and local civil offices | |||
* Church archives and parish offices. | |||
* Other libraries: public, academic, research. | |||
* Historical and genealogical societies. | |||
'''''For addresses of archives and libraries you can consult the following:''''' | '''''For addresses of archives and libraries you can consult the following:''''' | ||
* ''International Directory of Archives/Annuaire International des archives''. London, England: K.G. Saur, 1992. (FHL book 020.5 Ar 25 v. 38.) World Guide to Libraries. Tenth Edition. München, Germany: K. G. Saur, 1991 (FHL book 027.025 W893.) | * ''International Directory of Archives/Annuaire International des archives''. London, England: K.G. Saur, 1992. (FHL book 020.5 Ar 25 v. 38.) World Guide to Libraries. Tenth Edition. München, Germany: K. G. Saur, 1991 (FHL book 027.025 W893.) | ||
=== National Government Archives and Libraries === | === National Government Archives and Libraries === | ||
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* Dirección General de Estadística e Investigaciones<br>Biblioteca, C 8, 732<br>1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br>Centro de Estudios Migratorios<br>Independencia 20 esq. Av. L.M. Huergo<br>Buenos Aires, Argentina<br>Opened Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. | * Dirección General de Estadística e Investigaciones<br>Biblioteca, C 8, 732<br>1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br>Centro de Estudios Migratorios<br>Independencia 20 esq. Av. L.M. Huergo<br>Buenos Aires, Argentina<br>Opened Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. | ||
* Biblioteca de la Academia Nacional de la Historia Balcarce 139<br>Capital Federal, Argentina <br>Telephone: 4343-4416 or 4331-4633<br>Internet: '''http://www.an-historia.org.ar/''' | * Biblioteca de la Academia Nacional de la Historia Balcarce 139<br>Capital Federal, Argentina <br>Telephone: 4343-4416 or 4331-4633<br>Internet: '''http://www.an-historia.org.ar/''' | ||
=== Provincial Archives === | === Provincial Archives === | ||
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Records of genealogical value at provincial archives include: | Records of genealogical value at provincial archives include: | ||
* Notarial records. | |||
* Colonial records. | |||
* Land records. | |||
* Administrative records. | |||
* Military. | |||
* Census. | |||
* Historical records. | |||
* Some church records. | |||
* Others. | |||
The provincial archives of Argentina are open to the public. However limited access is offered in some of their archives and a letter of recommendation may be required. Addresses for each of the Provincial archives is found in Appendix A. | The provincial archives of Argentina are open to the public. However limited access is offered in some of their archives and a letter of recommendation may be required. Addresses for each of the Provincial archives is found in Appendix A. | ||
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Two libraries that have extensive collections of manuscripts and published sources include: | Two libraries that have extensive collections of manuscripts and published sources include: | ||
* Biblioteca Nacional<br>Mexico 564<br>1097 Buenos Aires Argentina<br>Telephone: (34) 91-580-78-00<br>Email: webmaster@bne.es<br>Internet: '''http://www.bne.es/''' | |||
* Universidad de Buenos Aires<br>Instituto de Historia Argentina y Americana, Biblioteca<br>C 25 de Mayo 217 piso 2do<br>1002 Buenos Aires Argentina<br>Internet: '''http://www.uba.ar/homepage.php''' | |||
The Bancroft library has a large collection of Latin American records: | The Bancroft library has a large collection of Latin American records: | ||
* University of California<br>Bancroft Library<br>Berkeley, CA 94720<br>Telephone: (510) 642-3781<br>Internet: '''http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/''' | |||
===Historical and Genealogical Societies=== | |||
In Argentina there are some organized historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and/or archives that collect valuable records. For more information, including addresses of some societies see the "Societies" section of this outline. | In Argentina there are some organized historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and/or archives that collect valuable records. For more information, including addresses of some societies see the "Societies" section of this outline. | ||
===Inventories, Registers, Catalogs=== | |||
Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. The National Archive has numerous, both published and manuscript catalogues, plus a card index. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. | Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. The National Archive has numerous, both published and manuscript catalogues, plus a card index. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. | ||