Dutch term – Beschikbaar, beschikbaarheid

Beschikbaar means available; beschikbaarheid means availability.

You may come across the terms in finding aids and texts discussing how to consult records. For example, a finding aid may include a section about availability to discuss where the records are kept, how they can be accessed, whether they are available online, or whether there are access restrictions to consider.

Closed will of Rev. Dorpmans, 1678.

Sealed will of Rev. Dorpmans, 1678.

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