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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.
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
== Archives ==


This section describes repositories other than the FamilySearch Library that can help you in your research. The FamilySearch Library has copies of many but not all of the records at these archives.
== Libraries ==


Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. When you need the address of a library or archive, return to this section.
== Museums ==


Before you visit, contact the archive or library. Ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Send a well-worded letter of introduction and intent. This will increase your chances to use the records.
== Record Offices ==
 
 
=== Archives in the Philippines ===
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.ph/?page_id=22 National Archives Government Website]
 
=== Libraries in the Philippines  ===


'''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics.  
'''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics.  
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For more information on these records, see the [[Philippines]] Wiki article for each record type.  
For more information on these records, see the [[Philippines]] Wiki article for each record type.  
=== Archives in the Philippines ===
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.ph/?page_id=22 National Archives Government Website]
=== Libraries in the Philippines  ===


The Archive Division of the Records Management and Archives Office is in the Philippine National Library Building. Send inquiries to:  
The Archive Division of the Records Management and Archives Office is in the Philippine National Library Building. Send inquiries to:  
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