The Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions as well as private businesses and individuals.
With collections recognised by UNESCO, the Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding records on all aspects of Jersey’s history. Researchers can use archive resources to trace their family history, the story of their house or street and to find out more about the German Occupation of Jersey during the Second World War.
In 2017 the archive team launched thousands of images from the Jersey Evening Post photographic archive. These can now be viewed online by the public.
The online catalogue includes images of a number of documents including Occupation Registration Cards, will and testaments and transcriptions of early baptism, marriage and burial registers. Documents can be downloaded through an annual subscription or on a pay per view basis.
Information leaflets are available on a variety of subjects as-well which make perfect for students or researchers studying certain topics.
Staff at Jersey Archive can assist with legal and property research enquiries, offer advice about preservation, and give talks, tours and education services.
Jersey Archive also holds the collections of the Channel Islands Family History Society.
To add to their list of impressive services and capabilities, Jersey Archive was also awarded Accredited Archive status in 2014.
Examples of archives held include: