Reading roomThe Estonian Historical Archives has been a rich source of information
for professional historians, students as well as for lay users. During
the recent years the number of visitors has increased and the range of
research topics has broadened.
Allow yourself plenty of time for your first visit to the reading room! The first time you visit the archives you have to fill in the application form. You have to abide by the rules concerning handling of the records as well as the reading room rules. Researchers can use electronic databases and reference literature. The researcher can ask the reading room staff for a professional consultation on his/her research subject concerning the documents in the archives or how to fill in the order form. The orders are forvarded to the holding rooms at 9.00, 11.00, 14.00 and
15.30, the records will be brought to the reading room in two hours. IRecords
kept in Vahi Street depository will arrive to the reading room in one
or two days. It is possible to order records to our reading room from the units of the National Archives (except from the Film Archives). There are Internet-connected researches' computers in the reading room. We also offer WiFi, please ask for the password from the archivist. It is allowed to take pictures with your own camera in the reading room. It is not to allowed to use a stand and flash. LibraryThe library of the Estonian Historical Archives was founded in 1922. In the beginning, the library of the Baltic-German knighthood of the Estonian Province formed the main part of the collection. In the following years, the number of the publications has increased. Nowadays there are approximately 200,000 editions in the archives' library: books, periodicals, leaflets, music books, geographical plans and manuscripts. Editions published before 1900 make up about 50% of their total number. The oldest publications originate from the 16th century. New publications relating to history and archival studies are constantly added to the library.
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