Archives of Macao explained
| Archives of Macao |
| Building Type: | Archive |
| Location: | São Lázaro, Macau, China |
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| Opened Date: | 1952 |
| Destruction Date: | --> |
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The Archives of Macao (; Portuguese: Arquivo de Macau) is a general archive in São Lázaro, Macau.[1] It collects, processes, protects and make available records pertaining Macau.[2]
History
The Archives of Macao was founded as Macao General Archives (Arquivo Geral de Macau; 澳門總檔案室) on 28 June 1952. In 1979, it was renamed as Historical Archives of Macao (Arquivo Histórico de Macau; 澳門歷史檔案室). In 2016, it was renamed to Archives of Macao.[3]
Architecture
The archive is housed in a mansion with colonial style architecture. It was then restored by the Government of Macau.[4]
Collections
The archive has more than 50,000 files, 70,000 photos and 10,000 publications.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Macao Archives . 27 October 2016 . Cultural Affairs Bureau . 27 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161027123349/https://www.icm.gov.mo/en/AM . live .
- Web site: Cultural Affairs Bureau . 11 June 2011 . Open Day of Historical Archives of Macao and "How Many Are We?" Exhibition . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161027125046/http://portal.gov.mo/web/guest/info_detail?infoid=118979 . 27 October 2016 . 27 October 2016 . Macao SARG Portal.
- Web site: About Us . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161027131546/http://www.archives.gov.mo/en/content/?id=history . 27 October 2016 . 27 October 2016 . Archives of Macao.
- Web site: 26 August 2016 . Archives of Macao . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161027125216/http://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/sightseeing/sightseeing_detail.php?c=8&id=91&txt=off#.WBF_mi196po . 27 October 2016 . 27 October 2016 . Macau Government Tourism Office.
