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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 [[Denmark]]. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this outline, return to this section to obtain the address. | 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 [[Denmark|Denmark]]. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this outline, return to this section to obtain the address. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archive in Denmark, you may write in English. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archive in Denmark, you may write in English. | ||
Although the records you need may be in an archive or library in Denmark, the Family History Library may have a microfilm copy of them. The library has copies of many records from the Danish archives. | Although the records you need may be in an archive or library in Denmark, the Family History Library may have a microfilm copy of them. The library has copies of many records from the Danish archives. | ||
In Denmark there are several types of genealogical repositories: | In Denmark there are several types of genealogical repositories: | ||
* National archives and libraries | *National archives and libraries | ||
* Regional archives | *Regional archives | ||
* Military archives | *Military archives | ||
* Church parish offices | *Church parish offices | ||
* University and public libraries | *University and public libraries | ||
* Historical and genealogical | *Historical and genealogical | ||
* Societies | *Societies | ||
=== National Archives === | === National Archives === | ||
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The National Archives of Denmark is open to the public. Microfilm copies of many records at the National Archives are available at the Family History Library, other major archives and libraries, and branches of the National Archives. The address of the National Archives is: | The National Archives of Denmark is open to the public. Microfilm copies of many records at the National Archives are available at the Family History Library, other major archives and libraries, and branches of the National Archives. The address of the National Archives is: | ||
Rigsarkivet <br>Rigsdagsgården 9 <br>DK-1218 København K. <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.math.ku.dk/ths/sys/lib/dklib.htm#DKStateArch <br>[http://www.sa.dk/content/us/about_us/danish_national_archives http://www.sa.dk/content/us/about_us/danish_national_archives] | Rigsarkivet <br>Rigsdagsgården 9 <br>DK-1218 København K. <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.math.ku.dk/ths/sys/lib/dklib.htm#DKStateArch <br>[http://www.sa.dk/content/us/about_us/danish_national_archives http://www.sa.dk/content/us/about_us/danish_national_archives] <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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=== Regional Archives === | === Regional Archives === | ||
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The following archive serves the counties of Ålborg, Århus, Hjørring, Randers, Ribe, Ringkøbing, Skanderborg, Thisted, Viborg, and Vejle: | The following archive serves the counties of Ålborg, Århus, Hjørring, Randers, Ribe, Ringkøbing, Skanderborg, Thisted, Viborg, and Vejle: | ||
Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland <br>Ll. Sct. Hansgade 5 <br>DK-8800 Viborg <br>Denmark <br>Telephone: 86 62 17 88<br>Internet: http://www.sa.dk/content/dk/om_statens_arkiver/organisation/landsarkiverne/landsarkivet_for_norrejylland | Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland <br>Ll. Sct. Hansgade 5 <br>DK-8800 Viborg <br>Denmark <br>Telephone: 86 62 17 88 | ||
''The Danish Immigrant Museum, Family History & Genealogy Center (Library & museum of Danish Immigrants to the United States:'' | |||
''4210 Main Street, PO Box 249'' | |||
''Elk Horn, IA (Iowa) 51531-0249 USA'' | |||
[http://www.danishmuseum.org ''www.danishmuseum.org''] | |||
''<br>''Internet: http://www.sa.dk/content/dk/om_statens_arkiver/organisation/landsarkiverne/landsarkivet_for_norrejylland | |||
The following archive serves the counties of Åbenrå, Sønderborg, Haderslev, and Tønder: | The following archive serves the counties of Åbenrå, Sønderborg, Haderslev, and Tønder: | ||
Landsarkivet in Åbenrå <br>Haderslevvej 45 <br>DK-6200 Åbenrå <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.sa.dk/laa/aabtid/UK-intro.htm <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | Landsarkivet in Åbenrå <br>Haderslevvej 45 <br>DK-6200 Åbenrå <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.sa.dk/laa/aabtid/UK-intro.htm <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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=== The Military Archives === | |||
The Danish Military Archive is now a division of the National Archives. If you write for information, you may write to the address below. If you visit Copenhagen and want to search the military records, you may do so at the National Archives. The records of the Danish army and navy, including regimental records, levy rolls, sea rolls, and so forth, are housed at the Military Archive. This address of the Military Archive is: | |||
Hærens Arkiv <br>Slotsholmgade 4 <br>DK-1216 København K <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://forsvaret.dk/LG/Om+Livgarden/Historisk+Samling/ | |||
=== | === Copenhagen City Archive === | ||
Copenhagen's city archive has records that deal primarily with the city's population. The city archive address is: | |||
Københavns Stadsarkiv<br>Rådhuset <br>DK 1599 København V <br>Denmark <br>Telephone: 33 66 13 74 | |||
=== | === Church Parish Offices === | ||
All parishes of the Lutheran church have their records that are less than 50 years old. You can write to the local parishes for information. When writing to a local parish, it is best to make your request minimal and specific. Do not send money at first. If there is a charge, you will be billed. The addresses for Danish parishes is: | |||
Kordegns kontor <br>(Name of the parish) Sogn <br>(Name of the parish) <br>Denmark | |||
It is courteous to included a self-addressed envelope and two international postage coupons with your request. Allow four to six weeks for a response. | |||
=== Libraries === | |||
Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library) of Denmark functions much as the United States Library of Congress. It has copies of most books published in Denmark. They have a large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. The Royal Library has published catalogs of their genealogy and local history collections. See the "Genealogy" and "History" sections. | |||
Kongelige Bibliotek | |||
Christians Brygge 8 <br>DK-1219 København K <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.kb.dk/en/ | |||
=== Other Libraries === | |||
Some of the sources you will want to use are available in major libraries in Denmark and in the United States and other countries. Contact these libraries and ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees. | |||
The Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library) has most of the books published in Denmark. | |||
Universitetsbibliotekets 1 Af (Div.) <br>Fiolstræde 1 <br>DK-1171 København <br>Denmark <br>Internet: http://www.romansk.ku.dk/bib/ariane/tale.html | |||
Universitetsbibliotekets 2 Af (Div.)<br>Nørre Alle 49 <br>DK-2200 København <br>Denmark | |||
The | The Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library) has collected many published sources, such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers. It also has a large collection of family histories. | ||
Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek <br>Solbjergvej 25 <br>DK-2000 København <br>Denmark | |||
The Danish Immigrant Museum and Family History & Genealogy Center: | |||
4210 Main Street, PO Box 249 | |||
Elk Horn, Iowa (IA) 51531-0249 USA | |||
<br>Internet: [http://www.beyondmarketing.dk/08. Webmanage_cms_system.beyondmarketing.dk/beyond_marketing_webmanage_cms_system.htm http://www.beyondmarketing.dk/08.%20Webmanage_cms_system.beyondmarketing.dk/beyond_marketing_webmanage_cms_system.htm] | |||
Centralbiblioteket (The Central Library) in Rønne city on the island of Bornholm has microfilm copies of all the records of Bornholm needed for genealogical research. | |||
Another useful internet site for Denmark Research is: | |||
http://www.yourfamilyconnection.com/danish.htm | |||
=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | |||
Many archives and libraries have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit, or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. | |||
The following are helpful guides to the archives and libraries in Denmark: | |||
Henning, Jensen, and Ebba Thorkelin. ''Arkivhåndbog Nørrejylland (Handbook to the Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' København: Dansk Historisk Håndbogsforlag, 1980. (FHL book 948.95 A3a.) | |||
Worsøe, Hans H. ''Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland (The Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' Vol. 1. Viborg: Rigsarkivet, 1980. (FHL book 948.95 A3l.) | |||
Rasmussen, Poul. ''Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland (The Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' Vol 2. Viborg: Rigsarkivet, 1981. (FHL book 948.95 A3l.) | |||
Riising, Anne. ''Landsarkivet for Fyn (The Regional Archive for Fyn).'' Odense: Andelsbogtrykkeriet, 1970. (FHL book 948.93 A3r.) | |||
Jørgensen, Harald. ''Landsarkivet for Sjælland, Lolland-Falster og Bornholm (The Regional Archive for the islands of Sjælland, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm).'' København and Odense: Andelsbogtrykkeriet, 1966. (FHL book 948.911/K1 A3j.) | |||
The | Kohl, Carl V. ''Hærrens Arkiv (The Military Archive).'' København: Krigsministeriet, 1946. (FHL book 948.911/K1 J5k.) | ||
The Family History Library has copies of some of the published inventories and has other guides, catalogs, directories, and inventories of these and other libraries. These types of records are listed in the catalog under DENMARK - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES. You may also find records under the region (such as Nørrejylland) or county. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | |||
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