Archivio di Stato di Salerno, State archive in Salerno, Italy
The State Archives of Salerno preserves official documents, notarial records, and civil registrations from across the Province of Salerno. The collections span from administrative files to handwritten records that capture information about families, properties, and significant events in the region.
The archive was founded in 1812 during the reign of Joachim Murat, King of Naples, when systematic collection of official records began. The collections grew steadily over generations, reflecting administrative and social changes across southern Italy.
The archives contain detailed documentation of daily life, local traditions, and social changes through collected letters, legal papers, and personal documents.
Visitors should check how to use the reading room and access documents beforehand, as storage lockers are limited. Staff members assist with catalog searches and can arrange for documents to be photographed, making research easier.
The archive holds detailed commercial records and guild documents from the medieval and early modern periods that reveal the region's economic life. These papers allow visitors to understand the daily business activities and work practices of centuries past.
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