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Ottoman History |
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LIBRARIES and ARCHIVES in� ANKARA |
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LIBRARIES
Three of the richest libraries in Turkey are in Ankara - the National Library (Milli K�t�phane ), the Library of the Turkish Historical Society (T�rk Tarih Kurumu) and Bilkent University Library (the biggest university library in Turkey). Combined, they constitute an excellent basis for research into Ottoman history.
Milli K�t�phane (The National Library)
A large up-to-date facility, situated in the very heart of Ankara, in one of the most modern and fashionable quarters of the city. Situated on one of the main boulevards, it is very close to a Metro station and is easy to reach from all parts of the city. Bilkent University service buses also stop at the National Library on their way to the city centre. Its catalogue is now available online.
Webpage:������ www.mkutup.gov.tr Address: ������� Milli K�t�phane Ba�kanl��� Bah�elievler Son Durak 06490 Ankara Tel:����� ������������� +90 312 212 62 00 Fax: +90 312 223 04 51.
T�rk Tarih Kurumu K�t�phanesi (The Turkish Historical Society Library)
The Turkish Historical Society (TTK) has a very good library. The staff there is really friendly and helpful to researchers, which makes working there a real pleasure. There is a good system for photocopying anything (even most old editions). The bookstore of the TTK is in the same building and has a permanent discount for students and university instructors. Situated in the very heart of Ankara, it can be reached easily from all corners of the city. Bilkent service buses stop very close to the TTK building.
Webpage:������ www.ttk.gov.tr Address:�������� K�z�lay Soka�� No. 1 06100 S�hhiye, Ankara Tel: ���� ������������� +90 312 310 2368 (11 Lines) Fax: +90 312 3101698
Bilkent University Library
Bilkent University Library is the richest university library in Turkey. It offers excellent conditions for research work.
� Halil �nalc�k's Collection
Bilkent University Library houses the personal book collection of Professor Halil �nalc�k, which is available for use.
Webpages:���� Online Catalogue (BLISS): http://bliss.bilkent.edu.tr/search.phtml ������������� ������������� Working Hours: http://library.bilkent.edu.tr/hours.htm ������������� ������������� Bilkent University Campus Map: http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/campus_map/ ������������� ������������� ������������� ������������� Address:�������� Bilkent University Library 06800 Bilkent Ankara / TURKEY Tel: ���� ������������� +90 (312) 2664472 Fax: +90 (312) 2664391
Y�ksek ��retim Kurulu - Y�K (The Council of Higher Education of Turkey)
The Council of Higher Education of Turkey is a place where all MA and PhD theses defended in past years in Turkey can be found. To browse the thesis database click . Theses can be used in the research room in Y�K, photocopies can be taken there, and can even be ordered via mail. For English version click . Y�K borders Bilkent's campus, so it does not take more than five minutes to get there.
Webpage: ����� www. yok.gov.tr Address: ������� Y�ksek��retim Kurulu Ba�kanl��� 06539 Bilkent-Ankara Tel: ���� ������������� +90(312)298-7000 Fax: +90(312)266-4759
TBMM K�t�phanesi (Library of the Parliament)
Situated in the very center of Ankara the Library of Turkish Parliament is known for its large collection of newspapers and periodicals.
Webpage:������ http://www.tbmm.gov.tr/kutuphane.htm
ARCHIVES
Cumhuriyet Ar�ivi (The Republic Archive)
The State Archive in Ankara houses documents from the Republican period and seems to have insignificant importance for Ottoman studies. However, it is little known that the major part of the catalogue of Ba�bakanl�k Ar�ivi in Istanbul is also available in the archive in Ankara. For Ankara based researchers this fact is of great importance since it allows the time consuming (and if in Istanbul more costly) catalogue search to be done in Ankara and reserve the time in Istanbul archive for reading and photocopying of the needed sources. Important for researchers working with Tapu Tahrir Registers is the fact that the whole of Istanbul TT Colection is digitized and also available in Cumhuriyet Ar�ivi through the newly established computer system in the archive. The Archive is situated very close to a Metro station, which makes 15 min. of travel from the center of Ankara. The staff there is really friendly and helpful to researchers.
Webpage:������ http://www.devletarsivleri.gov.tr/ Address:�������� Ba�bakanl�k Devlet Ar�ivleri Genel M�d�rl��� �vedik Caddesi, No: 59, 06180 Yenimahalle-ANKARA Research Hours: Week days and Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sicil collection in the National Library
Researchers and students working with Ottoman Kadi Court Records (sicils) will appreciate the large sicil collection of the National Library. The Library hosts all available sicils of Anatolian provinces of Ottoman Empire, available to researchers in microfilms. Although the staff is not willing to provide the readers with the original documents, in cases when it is needed, the originals could be consulted. A comprehensive old-fashioned catalogue, including also the large manuscript collection is available there. One could start working with the documents without any research permission, just a 5 min registration procedure at the entrance is required.
Webpage:������ www.mkutup.gov.tr Address: ������� Milli K�t�phane Ba�kanl��� Bah�elievler Son Durak 06490 Ankara Tel:����� ������������� +90 312 212 62 00 Fax: +90 312 223 04 51.�
Vak�flar Ar�ivi
The Archive of the Pious Foundations (Vak�flar Ar�ivi) hosts valuable documents, which could be used on their own, or represent a natural and required supplement to the archival documents available in the other archives in Istanbul and Ankara.
Webpage:������ http://www.vgm.gov.tr/07kutuphane01.html Address:�������� Vak�flar Genel M�d�rl��� Merkez K�t�phanesi Ankara Vak�flar B�lge M�d�rl��� Atat�rk Bulvar� No:44 Ulus ������������� ������������� ANKARA Tel:����� ������������� +90312 324 48 16-17
Tapu ve Kadastro Ar�ivi
Tapu ve Kastro Archive is a place that must be consulted by all researchers working with late tahrir defters. Because of administrative reasons in the past, most of the late or the last tahrirs produced by the Ottoman chancellery have been collected in this archive and majority of them have been used by the administration until the 19th c. The Ba�bakanl�k Ar�ivi in Istanbul is trying to acquire these early documents, but it seems years will pass before it actually happens. Apart of the tarir registers this rich, but neglected by the researchers archive, has more than 2000 other registers, vakfiyes and all sorts of different documents. The archive has been recently moved to a remote neighborhood (Oran), but it is easily accessible by minibus from the center. The only available catalogue (with an exception of a paper published by Y. Kurt) is in the archive so one must go to the spot. A special research permission is required, foreign scholars must apply in the Turkish embassy in their own country. No photocopies are allowed, though in some cases compromise could be reached.
Webpage:������ http://www.tkgm.gov.tr/ana.php?Sayfa=birimdetay&Id=12
T�rk Tarih Kurumu Ar�ivi (The Turkish Historical Society Archive)
The archive of the Turkish Historical Society has some important documents and manuscripts. Most of the materials are now digitized and easily accessible.
Webpage:������ http://www.ttk.gov.tr/Arsiv/index.htm
Askeri Tarih ve Stratejik Et�t Ba�kanl��� Ar�ivi (ATASE)
The Askeri Tarih ve Stratejik Et�t Ba�kanl��� Ar�ivi (ATASE) houses primary sources for research into the military history of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collections, composed of documents dealing with combat, operations, intelligence and logistical support, encompass all military operations that the Ottoman Empire engaged in after the Crimean War (1853-1856) and those in which the Turkish Armed Forces took part during the Republican era. With regard to the approximately 10 million documents in these rich collections, researchers are required to use the copies that are installed on CDs at the archive. Another important point for the researcher to bear in mind is that access permission to ATASE entails a security investigation which takes one to two months. For this, researchers should submit the following documents during the application process: ������������� an application form making clear the subject and aim of the study ������������� 6 copies of the applicant�s identity card ������������� an academic reference taken from the institution to which the researcher belongs ������������� 6 personnel information cards ������������� 2 passport-size photographs.
T�rk K�z�lay� Ar�ivi
Turkish Red Crescent Archive covers the last epoch of the Ottoman Empire and the period from the foundation to the present-day Republic of Turkey. Such documents as about charitable donations, foundation of hospitals, exchange of captives within the period from the Ottoman-Russian War of 1877-78 to the Turkish War of Independence are among the major materials of the archive. There are also other archival materials such as the missions during the natural disasters and the activities during the Cyprus War in the Republican Era.
Webpage:�������� www.kizilaykutuphane.org E-mail:������������ arsiv@kizilay.org.tr Address:���������� Do�u Caddesi No: 6 Afet Operasyon Merkezi (AFOM) Etimesgut ANKARA Tel:������������������� +90312 245 45 00-265
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