Drenthe Archives and Libraries

Online Sources

 * AlleDrenten is the website of the Drenthe archives and has images and indexes.
 * , free, images
 * at FamilySearch - browsable images.
 * Use Genealogie Werkbalk to find the correct set of images on FamilySearch.

Introduction

 * Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
 * If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
 * Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Regional and Municipal Archives

 * The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.
 * Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.
 * The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
 * Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:

Archives
Drenthe Archives Brink 4, 9401 HS Assen The Netherlands Telephone: 0592-313523 E-mail:	info@drentsarchief.nl Website

Municipal Archives
Archives Portal Europe
 * 1) Click on "Netherlands".
 * 2) Click on "Drenthe".
 * 3) Click on the municipality.
 * 4) Contact information is at the right of the directory list.