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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The best sources of genealogical information in Italy are records of births, marriages, and deaths kept by churches and civil registration offices. The | The best sources of genealogical information in Italy are records of births, marriages, and deaths kept by churches and civil registration offices. The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed copies of these records for many, but not all, localities. Use the FamilySearch Catalog to determine what records are available through the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers. If records are available from the library, it is usually faster and more productive to search these first. The [[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] Wiki article explains how to research records at the library or at Family History Centers. | ||
If the records you want are not available through the | If the records you want are not available through the FamilySearch Library, you can use this guide to help you write to a church or a civil registration office to obtain information. The [[Italy Church Records|Italy Church Records]] and [[Italy Civil Registration|Italy Civil Registration]] Wiki articles can help you decide whether church records or civil registration records will be more helpful to you. | ||
== Before You Write == | == Before You Write == | ||
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== How To Address the Envelope == | == How To Address the Envelope == | ||
You can find some archive and society addresses in the [[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] Wiki artile, or you can call the | You can find some archive and society addresses in the [[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] Wiki artile, or you can call the FamilySearch Library at 801-240-3433. | ||
=== For a Catholic parish === | === For a Catholic parish === | ||
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*[http://www.grcdi.nl/linkspc.htm www.grcdi.nl/linkspc.htm] | *[http://www.grcdi.nl/linkspc.htm www.grcdi.nl/linkspc.htm] | ||
When addressing your letter, write the postal (zip) code in front of the name of the town to which you are writing. For help in finding postal codes, use a gazetteer or call the | When addressing your letter, write the postal (zip) code in front of the name of the town to which you are writing. For help in finding postal codes, use a gazetteer or call the FamilySearch Library at 801-240-3433. | ||
== How To Send Return Postage and Money == | == How To Send Return Postage and Money == | ||
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