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== Archives == | |||
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Scotland. | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Scotland. | ||
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=== National Archives === | === National Archives === | ||
This office collects government, legal, and other records for which they are the most suitable repository. You need a reader’s ticket to use its collection. | |||
''' | '''The National Archives of Scotland'''<br>H M General Register House <br>2 Princes Street <br>Edinburgh EH1 3YY <br>Scotland<br>Tel: +44(0)131 535 1314<br>Internet: [http://www.nas.gov.uk/ www.nas.gov.uk] | ||
'''Guides to this record office are:''' | '''Guides to this record office are:''' | ||
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Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''A Guide to Ancestry Research in the Scottish'' ''Record Office''. Edinburgh, Scotland: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1990, 1994. | Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''A Guide to Ancestry Research in the Scottish'' ''Record Office''. Edinburgh, Scotland: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1990, 1994. | ||
The ''National Inventory of Documentary Sources'' includes other inventories and catalogs from this record office. | The ''National Inventory of Documentary Sources'''''' includes other inventories and catalogs from this record office. | ||
=== The Registrar General === | === The Registrar General === | ||
This office contains: | This office's collection contains: | ||
* Records of births | |||
* Marriages | |||
* Deaths from 1855 to the present | |||
* Census | |||
* Old Parochial Registers. | |||
'''The Registrar General<br>'''General Search Unit<br>New Register House<br>3 West Register street<br>Edinburgh EH1 3YT<br>Scotland<br>Internet: http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/ | |||
=== The British National Archives === | === The British National Archives === | ||
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'''The National Archives'''<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ | '''The National Archives'''<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ | ||
A guide to this repository is: | '''A guide to this repository is:''' | ||
Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office''. 4th. ed. London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1990. (FHL book 942 A5p no. 19 1990.) | Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office''. 4th. ed. London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1990. (FHL book 942 A5p no. 19 1990.) | ||
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''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.'' 18th edition. London, England: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1992. (FHL book 942 A5lu.) | ''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.'' 18th edition. London, England: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1992. (FHL book 942 A5lu.) | ||
Dunsire, Gordon, and Brian Osborne, eds.''''''''Scottish Library and Information Resource''s. Motherwell: Scottish Library Association, 1991. (FHL book 941 J54s.) | Dunsire, Gordon, and Brian Osborne, eds.''''''''Scottish Library and Information Resource''s. Motherwell: Scottish Library Association, 1991. (FHL book 941 J54s.)''' | ||
=== Special Archives === | === Special Archives === | ||
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Most archives have: | Most archives have: | ||
* Catalogs | |||
* Inventories | |||
* Guides | |||
* Periodicals that describe their collections and how to use them. | |||
If possible, study these guides before visiting so you can use your time more effectively. | If possible, study these guides before visiting so you can use your time more effectively. | ||
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This library houses manuscript material relating to Scotland, such as: | This library houses manuscript material relating to Scotland, such as: | ||
* Historical documents | |||
* Family papers | |||
* Archives of organizations | |||
* A reader’s ticket is required. | |||
'''National Library of Scotland'''<br>Department of Manuscripts<br>George IV Bridge<br>Edinburgh EH1 1EW<br>Scotland<br>Internet: http://www.nls.uk/ | '''National Library of Scotland'''<br>Department of Manuscripts<br>George IV Bridge<br>Edinburgh EH1 1EW<br>Scotland<br>Internet: http://www.nls.uk/ | ||
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University libraries house: | University libraries house: | ||
* Family papers | |||
* Estate records | |||
* Other historical Material | |||
* Genealogical material | |||
Three main university libraries are: | Three main university libraries are: | ||
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Public libraries collect many published sources such as: | Public libraries collect many published sources such as: | ||
* Local histories | |||
* City directories | |||
* Maps | |||
* Newspapers | |||
* Family histories | |||
* Parish registers | |||
Some libraries collect completed indexes and published materials from the local family history societies. The books mentioned in the previous section, "Regional and District Archives," also list addresses of public libraries. | Some libraries collect completed indexes and published materials from the local family history societies. The books mentioned in the previous section, "Regional and District Archives," also list addresses of public libraries. | ||
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''National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland.'' This repository provides a detailed listing of the: | ''National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland.'' This repository provides a detailed listing of the: | ||
* Box | |||
* Folder | |||
* Sometimes individual documents contained in various collections | |||
* Document numbers, which you can use to order copies of the documents you want. | |||
These calendars are invaluable in helping you determine which documents may be useful to your research. | These calendars are invaluable in helping you determine which documents may be useful to your research. | ||
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Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. ''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United'' ''Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (FHL book 942 J54f 1995.) This guide lists: | Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. ''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United'' ''Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (FHL book 942 J54f 1995.) This guide lists: | ||
* Addresses | |||
* Major records | |||
* Publications of various repositories in the United Kingdom. | |||
It is indexed by county and by type of collection. | It is indexed by county and by type of collection. | ||
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http://www.genuki.org.uk/ | http://www.genuki.org.uk/ | ||
A cooperative effort made by many genealogical and historical societies to list databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for parishes and counties. | A cooperative effort made by many genealogical and historical societies to list databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for parishes and counties. <!--{120484615059310} --><!--{120484615059311} --><!--{120484615059312} --><!--{120484615059313} --> | ||
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