Iran Archives and Libraries
Archives
/National Library and Archives of the Islamic Republic of Iran Key Genealogical holdings:
- Censuses
- Manuscripts
- Books on Minority Groups and their Families
- Dhimi Tax Documents
- Troop Levy Documents
Getting access is significantly easier if you have a relationship with the archivist. Otherwise, it is difficult to gain access. Retrieving physical originals requires special permission, and many documents are digitized. However, there is no online index.
Libraries
Library, Museum, and Document Center of the Iranian Parliament May contain Mizra Sepahsalar's census data Contains documents on the Iranian parliament, and also books and manuscripts. Requires permissions for the archival director or provide documents. Easy access if you are an Iranian with a national ID card.