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*Probate records (especially if calendared or indexed) | *Probate records (especially if calendared or indexed) | ||
**Taxation records [Rate books] | **Taxation records [Rate books] | ||
==== How to Access the Census ==== | |||
There are multiple ways to access the census. A practical way is to look at the already indexed version on ''FamilySearch'' [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1410078 www.familysearch.org]. The following are also possible ways to access the census, but may include a fee: | |||
'''The Census at the Archivo General de la Nación in Buenos Aires''' | |||
Find Archivo General de la Nación on the Internet at [http://www.mininterior.gov.ar/agn www.mininterior.gov.ar/agn] or by e-mail at: [mailto:archivo@mininterior.gov.ar archivo@mininterior.gov.ar] | |||
Call (011-54-11) 4331-5531/33<br>Fax (011-54-11) 4334-0065 | |||
Located at Avenida Leandro N. Alem No. 246, C1003AAP Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina.<br>Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call for holiday schedules. | |||
The Archivo General de la Nación in Buenos Aires is organized into five departments: | |||
#Biblioteca y Difusión | |||
#Documentos Escritos | |||
#Fotografía | |||
#Cine, Audio y Video | |||
#Archivo Intermedio. | |||
The census registers of 1869 and 1895 total 1,386 volumes. These records are divided into provinces, towns, and urban and rural populations. They are located on the fourth floor of the archive’s department, called Fondos Documentales, which is a section of Documentación de Soporte Papel. | |||
Argentina’s Archivo General de la Nación can provide reference assistance to researchers and the general public. The archive’s personnel can assist patrons only in relation to the search of information or materials for their investigation. | |||
Patrons may research the census books in person at the Archivo General de la Nación in Buenos Aires. The records are located in the Fondos Documentales department, which is on the fourth floor. If microfilms are available, the archive will not allow patrons to use the original census books. Patrons will need to leave their personal items in designated areas before entering the reading rooms. They may take with them only white sheets of paper, pencils, an eraser, and a portable PC. Upon entering the Archivo General de la Nación, patrons will need to fill out a registration form and show some identification, such as a passport for foreigners or an LE, LC, CI, or DNI for locals. | |||
The following are available at the Archivo General de la Nación for a fee: | |||
#Photocopies | |||
#Microfilms and negatives of originals | |||
#Paper copies of originals | |||
#Slides | |||
#Copies on videocassette | |||
#Scans of photographs | |||
To obtain any of these services, patrons will need to fill out a request form on site. | |||
'''The Census at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City''' | |||
For ordering microfilms at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, patrons should go to the Library Attendant Window on the International Floor. Microfilms may take up to three days to arrive at the library. | |||
For ordering microfilms from the Internet by electronic correspondence, go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. Click on Library, in the left column click the link called Contact us or Send us an e-mail. In the Subject field of the form, enter Microfilm Request. In the Questions field write your request, and then send it. | |||
=== Useful Links === | === Useful Links === | ||