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Deciphering Old German Cursive
When reading old letters and family documents, or researching other historical writings, those interested in history often find it difficult to decipher the old German cursive script, which was replaced by Latin script in 1941.
The seminars that provide an introduction to reading documents from the 19th century using archival sources from the State Main Archive Koblenz will continue in 2026; the next appointment is: Friday, 20.02.2026 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM: The basis of this exercise is a partly printed, partly handwritten entry from a marriage register of the 19th century. This offer is aimed at those interested without prior knowledge. The in-person course will take place at the State Main Archive Koblenz, Karmeliterstr. 1/3. Participation is free, and working materials will be provided.
Please register for one of the dates at: a.grosche-bulla@lav.rlp.de (Andrea Grosche-Bulla). Contact for further inquiries: Dr. René Hanke (r.hanke@lav.rlp.de) The State Archive Administration of Rhineland-Palatinate takes over documents from state authorities and courts that represent unique sources for the study and understanding of the past, making them accessible to all those interested in history – from genealogy to local history to university research. It holds files, certificates, maps, and other written materials from over 1200 years of Rhineland-Palatinate history.
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