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Archives in the Netherlands

This section gives background information about the organization of the archives and how to do research in archives, both online or by visiting the archives in person or having someone do research for you.



Types of archives Print
Tuesday, 19 April 2005

In the Netherlands there are different types of archives:

  • National archives
  • Provincial archives
  • Local archives:
    • Regional archives
    • Municipal archives

This articles explains the differences between the archives and where to go for your research.

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Visiting archives Print
Tuesday, 19 April 2005

Introduction

Archives in the Netherlands are public and accessible for free. The employees are available to ask questions, but they do not do the research for you. Most of them understand English, but it is wise to bring someone along who speak Dutch to interpret the documents for you. Some archives have a genealogical correspondent who will do research for a fee.

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