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Where are the Punjab Archives located?
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| The Punjab Archives are located in the Tomb of Anarkali and adjoining buildings in four blocks situated in the Punjab Civil Secretariat on Lower Mall, Lahore. |
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What is the organizational pattern of Punjab Archives?
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| The Punjab Archives Organization is headed by Director who is assisted by two Deputy Directors, two Assistant Directors, Two Research Officers and one Microfilming Officer and other six gazetted officers. |
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What is the extent of Punjab Archives?
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| The records in Punjab Archives dates back to the year 1804, covering socio-economic and political history of the region. |
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| What is preserved in the Archival Museum? |
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| The Archival museum was established along with the record office in 1924. It contains rare documents of historical value and portraits of historical celebrities connected with the history of region. |
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How scholars & students can see the record?
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| The students/scholars can apply for enrolment in Punjab Archives on a prescribed application form for research. After approval they are allowed to inspect the record. However a scholar from abroad has to produce letter of introduction both from his/her University or College and the diplomatic representative of his country of origin in Pakistan and NOC issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan. |
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What is the inspect fee for scholars to consult Archival material?
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| The present enrolment fee is Rs.75/- for local students and five Pound Sterling for the foreigners. |
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Is there any prescribed form for application/ Admission?
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| Necessary prescribed form of application is available. |
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What are the working hours for scholars and students?
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| The Punjab Archives opens daily except on Sunday, from 8.00 A.M. to 3.00 P.M and on Friday from 8.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon. |
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What facilities are available in Punjab Archives?
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| The facilities of Microfilming/photocopying are available under rules. |
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Is there any library in the Punjab Archives?
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| Yes, there are two libraries in the main Secretariat Library and Archives Library. |
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What sorts of tools are used for the retrieval of the record?ent?
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| Descriptive lists, Catalogues, Indices and Indexes are the main retrieval tools. However, work on storing date on computer is also under consideration. |
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Is there any list of Archival publications?
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| There is a list of Archival publications. |
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What facilities for the preservation of record are available in Punjab Archives?
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| The record is preserved through manual repair, restoration, binding, fumigation, lamination and microfilming etc. |
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