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National Archives of Singapore

The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is the official custodian of Singapore's collective memory. Ranging from government files, private memoirs, historical maps and photographs to oral history interviews and audio-visual materials, the NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore's public and private archival records.

National Archives of Singapore

Archive Title:

National Archives of Singapore

Link to Archive or Database:

http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline

About:

The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) is the official custodian of Singapore’s collective memory. Ranging from government files, private memoirs, historical maps and photographs to oral history interviews and audio-visual materials, the NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore’s public and private archival records.

To allow users easy access to our archival holdings, Archives Online is designed to allow users to seamlessly search information across NAS’ various independent databases and view selected photographs, maps and plans, listen to oral history interview samplers and watch snippets of audio-visual recordings, round the clock.

– taken from the National Archives of Singapore website

Time Period:

1900-Present

Content Type(s):

Audio recordings; Film; Government and official records; Maps; Photos, prints, and drawings

 

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What Are Digital Archives?

A digital archive is a system for storing and preserving digital information, such as historical documents and contracts for long-term access and retrieval. The goal of digital archiving is to ensure the integrity and availability of digital assets by protecting them from loss and degradation.