Envision the year 1968. That’s when the story of the Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne truly begins. The Val-de-Marne département itself was newly formed. It arose from the administrative reorganization of the Paris region. The new département inherited archives from the former Seine and Seine-et-Oise départements.
These original archives were divided. Documents concerning the new département were ceded to their new home. This transfer followed a vast devolution operation decided in 1968. The Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne collects classifies conserves and makes archives available to the public.
Step closer to appreciate the building’s architecture. Construction finished in 1974. Daniel Badani was the architect behind this design. His vision resulted in a building that is representative of the 1970s.
Inside the Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne lies a treasure trove. Over 250000 references await discovery. 15000 books are preserved here. Thousands of posters and photographs are also part of the collection. Films add another dimension to the archives.
These resources are accessible to you. Visit the reading room to delve into history. Explore the website for online access. Attend exhibitions workshops meetings and shows. These events occur throughout the year. They offer different ways to engage with the Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne.
The archives preserve documents predating 1790. These originated from dissolved administrative judicial and religious institutions. They also came from émigrés. Archives include public records created after 1790. These records came from the département’s services. State services like the Treasury tribunals and police also contribute. Notarial archives up to the early 20th century are preserved here. Some communal archives deposited by communes are included. Private archives donated or sold by owners enrich the collection.
The Pôle de conservation des archives des associations de jeunesse et d’éducation populaire (PAJEP) is significant. It collects and preserves private archives. These archives belong to associations federations and activists. PAJEP also inventories dispersed funds already held by other archives.
Consider the individuals who shaped the Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne. Claire Berche directed the archives from 1968 to 1994. Valérie Brouselle took the lead from 2003 to 2011. Marie-Andrée Corcuff then directed until 2011. Currently Rosine Lheureux holds the position.
The Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne extends beyond physical documents. Online archives offer a wealth of information. Civil status records and population censuses are available. Cadastral surveys and succession tables can be consulted. Local press articles and postcards provide glimpses into the past. Even Bicêtre prison registers are accessible.
Collaborative features enhance the online experience. Annotate registers. Insert bookmarks via the viewer. A transversal search engine helps you find resources across the site.
The Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne also provides tools for local history research. A portal indicates where resources are located for each commune. Audiovisual archives are gradually expanding. This provides access to digitized documents.
Interactive timelines present key events. These events shaped the history of Val-de-Marne. A dictionary details the actors and witnesses of Val-de-Marne’s history.
The Archives départementales du Val-de-Marne safeguards the collective memory. It preserves traces and testimonies of the community.