Arquivo Distrital de Setúbal, Regional archive and database in Setúbal, Portugal
Arquivo Distrital de Setúbal is a regional archive that holds administrative records, civil registry files, and historical manuscripts from several centuries. The collections document the administrative evolution and daily life of the Setúbal region.
The archive preserves important materials from Governo Civil de Setúbal, documenting the period from 1861 to 1910. This era shows the administrative changes during a transformative time in Portuguese history.
The archive hosts exhibitions and educational programs that connect visitors with historical documents from the region. These events help people discover stories about how life and work developed locally.
Visitors can view original documents in reading rooms and search digital records through the DigitArq online portal. Staff members assist with navigating the collections and answering questions about using the materials.
The collection includes records from Lazareto de Lisboa - Torre Velha spanning 1927 to 2005, offering insights into historical health measures. These documents show how authorities managed public health challenges in earlier times.
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