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	2. Reverendo Padre,		2. Reverendo Padre,

−	~~===~~ Introductions ~~===~~	+	<h3> Introductions </h3>
−		+	<p>3. My name is _______. I am researching my ancestors and need information from your records.
−	3. My name is _______. I am researching my ancestors and need information from your records.	+	</p><p>3. Mi chiamo ________. Sto facendo una ricerca sui miei antenati e ho bisogno delle informazioni dai vostri registri.
−		+	</p><p>4. My ancestors come from (locality). I would like to know more about them.
−	3. Mi chiamo ________. Sto facendo una ricerca sui miei antenati e ho ~~biosgno~~ delle informazioni dai vostri registri.	+	</p><p>4. I miei antenati provennero da ________. Vorrei sapere di più di loro.
−		+	</p><p>5. The following individual is my ancestor. Below is all the information I have about this person:
−	4. My ancestors come from (locality). I would like to know more about them.	+	</p><p>5. L’individuo seguente è il mio antenato. Quanto segue è tutto ciò che so di questa persona:
−		+	</p>
−	4. I miei antenati provennero da ________. Vorrei sapere di più di loro.	+
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−	5. The following individual is my ancestor. Below is all the information I have about this person:	+
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−	5. L’individuo seguente è il mio antenato. Quanto segue è tutto ciò che so di questa persona:	+

	=== Biographical Information ===		=== Biographical Information ===

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	This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences.		This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences.

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	'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA		'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA
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	[[Category:Italy\|Italian Letter]] [[Category:Letter_Writing_Guides\|Italian]]		[[Category:Italy\|Italian Letter]] [[Category:Letter_Writing_Guides\|Italian]]

AdkinsWH at 19:37, 17 September 2010

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	This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences.		This guide is for researchers who do not speak Italian but must write to Italy or parts of Switzerland to request genealogical records. It includes a list of sentences you could use in a letter requesting genealogical records and the Italian translation for each of these sentences.

−	The best sources of genealogical information in Italy are records of births, marriages, and deaths kept by churches and civil registration offices. The Family History Library has microfilmed copies of these records for many, but not all, localities. Use the Family History Library Catalog to determine what records are available through the Family History Library and Family History Centers. If records are available from the library, it is usually faster and more productive to search these first. The ~~library’s publication~~ Italy ~~Research Outline (36113)~~ explains how to research records at the library or at Family History Centers.	+	The best sources of genealogical information in Italy are records of births, marriages, and deaths kept by churches and civil registration offices. The Family History Library has microfilmed copies of these records for many, but not all, localities. Use the Family History Library Catalog to determine what records are available through the Family History Library and Family History Centers. If records are available from the library, it is usually faster and more productive to search these first. The [[Italy\|Italy]] Wiki article explains how to research records at the library or at Family History Centers.

−	If the records you want are not available through the Family History Library, you can use this guide to help you write to a church or a civil registration office to obtain information. The Italy ~~Research Outline~~ can help you decide whether church records or civil registration records will be more helpful to you.	+	If the records you want are not available through the Family History Library, you can use this guide to help you write to a church or a civil registration office to obtain information. The [[Italy Church Records\|Italy Church Records]] and [[Italy Civil Registration\|Italy Civil Registration]] Wiki articles can help you decide whether church records or civil registration records will be more helpful to you.

	== Before You Write ==		== Before You Write ==
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	Before you write a letter in Italian to obtain family history information, you should do three things:		Before you write a letter in Italian to obtain family history information, you should do three things:

−	*Determine exactly where your ancestor was born, was married, or died. Because most genealogical records were kept locally, you will need to know the specific town where your ancestor’s records were kept. See the ~~library’s publication~~ Tracing Immigrant Origins ~~(34111)~~ for help in finding hometowns.	+	*Determine exactly where your ancestor was born, was married, or died. Because most genealogical records were kept locally, you will need to know the specific town where your ancestor’s records were kept. See the [[Tracing Immigrant Origins\|Tracing Immigrant Origins]] Wiki article for help in finding hometowns.
	*Determine your ancestor’s religion. Because most early records were kept by churches or synagogues rather than civil registration offices, you may need to write to the parish church your ancestor belonged to in his or her hometown. If you are not sure what your ancestor’s religion was in Europe, determine what religion he or she practiced after immigrating. Usually people did not change religions when they moved from Europe to their new home.		*Determine your ancestor’s religion. Because most early records were kept by churches or synagogues rather than civil registration offices, you may need to write to the parish church your ancestor belonged to in his or her hometown. If you are not sure what your ancestor’s religion was in Europe, determine what religion he or she practiced after immigrating. Usually people did not change religions when they moved from Europe to their new home.
−	*Determine where records from your ancestor’s hometown are stored. Records for smaller localities may be stored in repositories in nearby larger villages. You can use a gazetteer to determine which parish or civil jurisdiction serves your ancestor’s locality. You may also use the Italy ~~Research Outline~~ for help in locating records.	+	*Determine where records from your ancestor’s hometown are stored. Records for smaller localities may be stored in repositories in nearby larger villages. You can use a gazetteer to determine which parish or civil jurisdiction serves your ancestor’s locality. You may also use the [[Italy\|Italy]] Wiki article for help in locating records.

	== Research by Mail ==		== Research by Mail ==
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	== How To Address the Envelope ==		== How To Address the Envelope ==

−	You can find some archive and society addresses in the Italy ~~Research Outline~~, or you can call the Family History Library at 801-240-3433.	+	You can find some archive and society addresses in the [[Italy\|Italy]] Wiki artile, or you can call the Family History Library at 801-240-3433.

	=== For a Catholic parish ===		=== For a Catholic parish ===
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	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==

−	Every Italian town (comune) has a post office. Smaller villages, known as frazioni, fall within the jurisdiction of a comune. If you cannot locate a postal code for your locality, check a gazetteer to determine the comune (see the Italy ~~Research Outline)~~.	+	Every Italian town (comune) has a post office. Smaller villages, known as frazioni, fall within the jurisdiction of a comune. If you cannot locate a postal code for your locality, check a gazetteer to determine the comune (see the [[Italy Gazetteers\|Italy Gazetteers]] Wiki article.

	International postal codes can be found on the Internet at:		International postal codes can be found on the Internet at:
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	15. Would you please inform me if it is possible to obtain photocopies of your records and tell me the cost of such copies.		15. Would you please inform me if it is possible to obtain photocopies of your records and tell me the cost of such copies.

−	15. Vi prego di informarmi se sia possibile ottenere delle fotocopie dei vostri registri e di farmi sapere il costo delle copie.	+	15. Vi prego di informarmi se sia possibile ottenere delle fotocopie dei vostri registri e di farmi sapere il costo delle copie.

	=== Referral Requests ===		=== Referral Requests ===

Bigmommasian at 21:02, 16 June 2010

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	'''Payment''' Vi prego di farmi sapere il costo del vostro aiuto e come posso effettuare il pagamento.		'''Payment''' Vi prego di farmi sapere il costo del vostro aiuto e come posso effettuare il pagamento.

−	'''Closing''' Vi ringrazio in anticipo per il vostro gentilezza e premura.	+	'''Closing''' Vi ringrazio in anticipo per la vostro gentilezza e premura.

	Distinti saluti,		Distinti saluti,

Bigmommasian: /* Genealogical Requests */

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Genealogical Requests

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	11. I would like to know more about the family of this person. I would be grateful if you would provide the names and birth dates of the brothers and sisters and an extract of the marriage record of the parents.		11. I would like to know more about the family of this person. I would be grateful if you would provide the names and birth dates of the brothers and sisters and an extract of the marriage record of the parents.

−	11. Vorrei sapere di più della famiglia di questa persona. Sarei grato/a se ~~posteste~~ fornire i nomi e le date di nascita dei suoi fratelli e sorelle, e anche l’estratto dell’atto di matrimonio dei genitori.	+	11. Vorrei sapere di più della famiglia di questa persona. Sarei grato/a se poteste fornire i nomi e le date di nascita dei suoi fratelli e sorelle, e anche l’estratto dell’atto di matrimonio dei genitori.

	12. I would like to locate any relatives who may live in (town). My ancestor was (name). If you know any relatives of the family, I would be grateful if you would give this letter to them so that they can contact me.		12. I would like to locate any relatives who may live in (town). My ancestor was (name). If you know any relatives of the family, I would be grateful if you would give this letter to them so that they can contact me.
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	15. Would you please inform me if it is possible to obtain photocopies of your records and tell me the cost of such copies.		15. Would you please inform me if it is possible to obtain photocopies of your records and tell me the cost of such copies.

−	15. Vi prego di informarmi se sia possibile ottenere delle fotocopie dei vostri registri e di farmi sapere il costo delle copie.	+	15. Vi prego di informarmi se sia possibile ottenere delle fotocopie dei vostri registri e di farmi sapere il costo delle copie.

	=== Referral Requests ===		=== Referral Requests ===

Bigmommasian: /* For a civil registration office */

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For a civil registration office

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	=== For a civil registration office ===		=== For a civil registration office ===

−	:Sindaco <br>~~Commune~~ di (name of the locality) <br>(Street address, if known) <br>(Postal code followed by the name of the locality, including the province abbreviation) <br>ITALY	+	:Sindaco <br>Comune di (name of the locality) <br>(Street address, if known) <br>(Postal code followed by the name of the locality, including the province abbreviation) <br>ITALY

	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==

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	'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA		'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA

−	[[Category:Italy\|L]] [[Category:Letter_Writing_Guides\|Italian]]	+	[[Category:Italy\|Italian Letter]] [[Category:Letter_Writing_Guides\|Italian]]

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	26. Sto accludendo una copia della lettera che vi ho trasmesso il ___________. Vi prego di scrivere per farmi sapere se potete fare questa ricerca.		26. Sto accludendo una copia della lettera che vi ho trasmesso il ___________. Vi prego di scrivere per farmi sapere se potete fare questa ricerca.

−	=== Example Letter ===	+	=== Example Letter ===

	'''Date''' 4 novembre 1999		'''Date''' 4 novembre 1999
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	'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA		'''Return Address'''<br>Jane Doe <br>334 G Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>USA

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