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=== Background information to the Landeskirchliches Archiv Hanover (Evangelical Church Archive) === | === Background information to the Landeskirchliches Archiv Hanover (Evangelical Church Archive) === | ||
In October 1943 a heavy bombing destroyed the Landeskirchenamt (church archive). Two thirds of the archival materials burnt, one third of all documents had been evacuated at this point and was saved. According to common consent all materials of interest for research were destroyed, therefore, hesitation to give | In October 1943 a heavy bombing destroyed the Landeskirchenamt (church archive). Two thirds of the archival materials burnt, one third of all documents had been evacuated at this point and was saved. According to common consent all materials of interest for research were destroyed, therefore, hesitation to give archival records to a centralized location abounded. Records remained on site for the time being. Only in 1957 with the establishment of the new Archive in Rote Reihe in Hanover (address) the last items from the evacuated documents were returned. Great emphasis was put on organizing the archival materials from the parishes. | ||
Today the Landeskirchliche Archiv continues to receive documents from parishes. The reason for this is the closure of churches due to the drop in church membership. The homes of parish priests have to be disposed of and the archival materials safely guarded. Thus, the Landeskirchenarchiv becomes the record keeper. Before research is pursued, the family historian is well advised to check what is available at the archive. Compare also the listings of filmed churchbooks at | Today the Landeskirchliche Archiv continues to receive documents from parishes. The reason for this is the closure of churches due to the drop in church membership. The homes of parish priests have to be disposed of and the archival materials safely guarded. Thus, the Landeskirchenarchiv becomes the record keeper. Before research is pursued, the family historian is well advised to check what is available at the archive. Compare also the listings of filmed churchbooks at | ||
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*<font size="3">[http://www.stadtkirchenkanzlei.de/kirchenbuchamt/familienforschung/bestaende '''Holdings''']</font><br> | *<font size="3">[http://www.stadtkirchenkanzlei.de/kirchenbuchamt/familienforschung/bestaende '''Holdings''']</font><br> | ||
Source: Hans Otte.''Die Archivalien sind selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Zur Geschichte des Landeskirchlichen Archivs Hanover''. | Source: Hans Otte.''Die Archivalien sind selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Zur Geschichte des Landeskirchlichen Archivs Hanover''. Aus evangelischen Archiven. Nr. 49, 2009 | ||
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The most important responsibility of a state archive is to prepare and make available scientific, local historical, and genealogical sources. The archives aim to evaluate their stocks. This they do by working together with others such as societies, archives, or private authors. In ensuing publications they offer inventories and source editions. They do orientations about general aspects of archival functionality and publish books on research topics. One can find so called Findbücher (detailed explanation of what a certain record type contains and what time frame it covers). A state archive will also do exhibitions, invite guest speakers, and offer classes in which the history and application of a record type will be explained.<br> | The most important responsibility of a state archive is to prepare and make available scientific, local historical, and genealogical sources. The archives aim to evaluate their stocks. This they do by working together with others such as societies, archives, or private authors. In ensuing publications they offer inventories and source editions. They do orientations about general aspects of archival functionality and publish books on research topics. One can find so called Findbücher (detailed explanation of what a certain record type contains and what time frame it covers). A state archive will also do exhibitions, invite guest speakers, and offer classes in which the history and application of a record type will be explained.<br> | ||
Of | Of interest is to know what the archival catalog online is based on. The criteria on what materials are archived are as follows: | ||
The principle of provenience applies. All materials are organized by epochs and tectonics: <br>For instance: | The principle of provenience applies. All materials are organized by epochs and tectonics: <br>For instance: | ||
Old Archive (Altes Archiv)<br>I. Documents<br> | Old Archive (Altes Archiv)<br>I. Documents<br> Fürstentum Calenberg<br> Original archive<br> Fürstentum Lüneburg-Celle<br> Hochstift Hildesheim<br>II. Files<br> Fürstentum Calenberg<br> Fürstentum Lüneburg-Celle<br> Fürstentum Hildesheim | ||
Middle Archive (mittleres Archiv)<br> | Middle Archive (mittleres Archiv)<br> Documents and Files<br> Non-state materials | ||
New Archive (Neues Archiv)<br> | New Archive (Neues Archiv)<br> Documents<br> Non-state materials | ||
Archival materials of interest (family history is not of public interest in the archive’s estimation) are among others: | Archival materials of interest (family history is not of public interest in the archive’s estimation) are among others: | ||
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1. General concerns (Generalia)<br>2. State issues (Hoheitssachen)<br>3. Military issues (Militaersachen)<br>4. Tax and customs<br>5. Dominialsachen (anything to do with the land)<br>6. Church and school matters<br>7. Local administrative issues<br>8. Police matters<br>9. Matters concerning Amt Diepholz in regards to outside issues. | 1. General concerns (Generalia)<br>2. State issues (Hoheitssachen)<br>3. Military issues (Militaersachen)<br>4. Tax and customs<br>5. Dominialsachen (anything to do with the land)<br>6. Church and school matters<br>7. Local administrative issues<br>8. Police matters<br>9. Matters concerning Amt Diepholz in regards to outside issues. | ||
Of all archival materials offered to an archive only a minute percentage is kept. <br>The rest is shredded. The reasoning of what should be kept is very subjective. | Of all archival materials offered to an archive only a minute percentage is kept. <br>The rest is shredded. The reasoning of what should be kept is very subjective. | ||
The inventory of the Niedersächsische Staatsarchive (Lower Saxony State Archives) can be found [http://aidaonline.niedersachsen.de/default.htm online] at | The inventory of the Niedersächsische Staatsarchive (Lower Saxony State Archives) can be found [http://aidaonline.niedersachsen.de/default.htm online] at Clicking on “Online-Recherche”, then on “AIDA-online”, choosing “über Archive und Beständegruppen” one can select any archival name. When selecting an archive, “Dokumente” and “Akten” are the next choices. Dokumente (documents) deal mainly with official documents bearing seals, while “Akten” (folders) are concentrating on documents having to do with all kinds of administrative activities. Concentrating on “Allgemeine und gebündelte Verwaltung”, “Polizei und Justiz” as well as “Kirchen und Schulen” most likely contain information pertinent to the family historian. | ||
Under ''Allgemeine und gebündelte Verwaltung'' one can find the documents of each Amt (administrative jurisdiction). Each Amt in the former territories of Hanover was responsible to look after the affairs of state as well as deal with the poor and needy. | Under ''Allgemeine und gebündelte Verwaltung'' one can find the documents of each Amt (administrative jurisdiction). Each Amt in the former territories of Hanover was responsible to look after the affairs of state as well as deal with the poor and needy. | ||
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