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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 Argentina. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this Wiki, there will be a link to this article to obtain the address. Although, the original records you need may be in an archive or library in Argentina, the Family History Library may have a microfilm copy of them. The library has copies of some records from several | 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 Argentina. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this Wiki, there will be a link to this article to obtain the address. Although, the original records you need may be in an archive or library in Argentina, the Family History Library may have a microfilm copy of them. The library has copies of some records from several Argentine archives, libraries and other record repositories. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
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=== National Government Archives and Libraries === | === National Government Archives and Libraries === | ||
The | The Argentine government collects records relating to Argentine history, culture, and people, including the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata. These are archived by time periods such as colonial and national periods, and then subdivide by type of records or the office which created the record and collections. Records of genealogical value at national archives include: | ||
*Protocols of Scribes (Protocolos de Escribanos). Includes wills, powers, titles of land, etc., since the 16th century. Includes a lot of genealogical material, sometimes five generations in one document. | *Protocols of Scribes (Protocolos de Escribanos). Includes wills, powers, titles of land, etc., since the 16th century. Includes a lot of genealogical material, sometimes five generations in one document. | ||
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ARGENTINA - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ARGENTINA - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
ARGENTINA, PROVINCE - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ARGENTINA, PROVINCE - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
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