State District Archive Nový Jičín

The State District Archive Nový Jičín (Státní okresní archiv Nový Jičín) is a public archival institution in the Czech Republic. It operates as part of the national archival network under the State Regional Archive in Opava, which in turn falls under the Ministry of the Interior. The archive is responsible for collecting, preserving, and providing access to historical records from the Nový Jičín district and its predecessor administrative units. Its holdings typically include municipal, school, church, and estate records, as well as documents from local businesses and associations. As a state-owned entity, it serves researchers, genealogists, historians, and citizens seeking official documentation. The archive maintains a reading room and offers reference services, and it contributes to the broader Czech archival system by making finding aids and digitized materials available online through the archives.cz portal. Its website provides practical information about its location, opening hours, and collections.

The State District Archive Nový Jičín is part of the Czech Republic's network of state district archives, which were reorganized after the fall of communism and the subsequent administrative reforms. Following the establishment of the independent Czech Republic in 1993, the archival system was restructured to align with the new territorial division. District archives like the one in Nový Jičín were placed under the supervision of regional archives, in this case the State Regional Archive in Opava. The Nový Jičín archive has since served as the primary repository for records generated by local government, schools, churches, and other institutions in the district. Over time, it has expanded its public services, including digitization projects and online access to catalogues. The archive continues to operate as a state-funded institution dedicated to preserving the documentary heritage of the region.

Public archival institution serving the Nový Jičín district within the Czech state archival system.

Product categories. Archival records · Genealogical resources · Historical documents · Finding aids

1. 1State District Archive Nový Jičín - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Official websitearchives.cz