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to The Bahamas National Archives. We have tried to give you an idea
of our development and also which records and services are available
at the Department of Archives. The Bahamas Archives in facing the challenges of the 21st century, is continuing to automate its holdings. The website, which will soon contain historical information will be constantly updated. Our aim is to preserve the records of administrative and historical interest and to make them accessible to the public. These records which belong to the people of The Bahamas represent our common heritage and have insight into the moulding of the Bahamian character. Included in our records which have been deposited by various branches of government are documents relating to slavery, notably the Farquharson's Diary, Slave Registers, a Manumission Register and Compensation Returns. At The Bahamas Archives we believe as the late Arthur Doughty, Dominion Archivist of Canada stated: "Of all national assets, Archives are the most precious. They are the gift of one generation to another and the extent of our care of them marks the extent of our civilization." It is my hope that you will take the time to explore the resources available on this web site. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. |
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PATRICE
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Department
of Archives, P. O. Box SS-6341, Nassau, N. P., Bahamas,
TELEPHONE: (242) 393-2175, 393-2855 FAX: (242) 393-2855, E-MAIL: archives@batelnet.bs, Web: www.bahamasnationalarchives.bs Copyright© 2003 All rights reserved by The Commonwealth of The Bahamas |
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