by Dr Charles J. Farrugia, Malta’s National Archivist

Malta is rich in archival heritage. Records dating as back as 1107 are found in a number of archival repositories on the islands. The large amounts of records, and often the lack of interest by the public and administrators alike led to neglect in years gone by. The last two decades witnessed a revival in interest in archival holdings in Malta and the main repositories are working hard to accession records, conserve them in the best way and render them accessible to the public for research. Archival Records as Artistic Vehicles of Communication weiterlesen