From Microfilms to Digital Media
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library began microfilming the archival collections of the Cathedral of Mdina, Malta, in 1973 under the direction of Mgr John Azzopardi. Filming concluded in 1989 after 8,229 books and manuscripts had been filmed. The microfilming project at the cathedral also included books, music manuscripts, and archival materials from other ecclesiastical institutions and private collections in Malta and Gozo. The contents of the materials filmed date from the eleventh to the twentieth century.
Among the various manuscripts microfilmed in Malta we find the Archives of the Archbishop's Curia in Floriana.
The Archives of the Archbishop of Malta, located in Floriana, contain the diocesan records from 1531 to 1898, along with some miscellaneous items dating from 1450 to 1928. These documents are housed in Floriana.
The Archdiocese of Malta has transferred all its microfilms into digital media to make them available over the internet. This will enable the Archives to be more reachable by researchers and the casual visitor alike.
The Archives of the Archbishop of Malta, located in Floriana, contain the diocesan records from 1531 to 1898, along with some miscellaneous items dating from 1450 to 1928. These documents are housed in Floriana.
The Archdiocese of Malta has transferred all its microfilms into digital media to make them available over the internet. This will enable the Archives to be more reachable by researchers and the casual visitor alike.
The Archives of the Archbishop of Malta hold more than is being published here. Researchers and visitors are more than welcome to visit and do research at the Archives of the Archbishop at the Archbishop's Curia in Floriana Malta.
This is an ongoing project and the Archdiocese of Malta is still digitizing Manuscripts found especially in the Mater Dei and Sancte Laurenti Archives.
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Browse through the Manuscripts
You can browse through the manuscripts. You search for manuscripts either through the Catalogue Section or else through a General Search. When you find the required manuscript click on VIEW. The Manuscript Catalogue Card appears. If you wish to browse through the manuscript click on PREVIEW. To preview a manuscript you have to sign in with your user account. To buy specific manuscript pages click on DOWNLOAD.
You can browse through the Manuscript Flipper for free as much as you want. You browse the Manuscript Flipper by clicking on PREVIEW.
In order to make download time faster to flip through the manuscript pages we had to opt for a lower resolution. However when you download the requested pages your download will automatically opt for the optimal resolution available. If you need to download pages from the manuscript indicate which pages you wish to buy as if you are printing them. It is important that you quote the page number on the Manuscript Flipper not on the Manuscript itself. Then click on DOWNLOAD.
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To download pages from the manuscript indicate which pages you wish to buy as if you are printing them. It is important that you quote the page number on the Manuscript Flipper not on the Manuscript itself. Then click on DOWNLOAD. For each page you download you are charged 50 euro cents of which 47 euro cents go to PAYPAL. When you are done with your choice of pages click on MINI CART to proceed on with your payment through PAYPAL.
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Downloaded PDFs are password protected. The password is the e-mail address you have registered with this site. We suggest that you SAVE your downloads to your PC.
In case you need to download again the purchased documents, click on your USERNAME (top right) and choose MY VOLUMES. Choose the document you wish to download and click on DOWNLOAD.
Downloaded PDFs are Printable
Downloaded PDFs are printable. You can print the purchased document after you download it to your PC.
Frequently asked questions
1. The resolution on the Manuscript Flipper seems to be low. Why?
In order to make download time faster to flip through the manuscript pages we had to opt for a lower resolution. However when you download the requested pages your download will automatically opt for the optimal resolution available. Generally you could zoom x200 times on any downloaded page and still get a crisp image.
2. What is the charge to download pages?
You are charged 50 euro cents for every page you download of which 47 euro cents go to PAYPAL.
3. Is there a limit on how many pages I can download?
Yes. You can download any fifty pages from a manuscript at one download session. You can download other fifty pages batches on other separate downloads.
4. Can I make various download sessions in one day?
Yes. You can make any amount of download sessions you may need.
5. In which format are the chosen pages downloaded?
The pages you purchase are downloaded in PDF format with full resolution. Downloaded PDFs are password protected. The password is the e-mail address you have registered with this site.
6. How do I indicate the pages I wish to download?
You indicate the pages as if you are printing them. It is important that you quote the page number on the Manuscript Flipper not on the Manuscript itself.
For example, if you needed to download pages 1, 10, and 100 of a 100-page document, you would enter 1,10,100 in the Pages text box.
To download batch pages you would enter for examle 3-25
If you need to download batches coupled with individual pages you would enter for example 3-25, 56, 100
IMPORTANT to refer to the pages on the Manuscript Flipper and not on the pages on the Manuscript itself.
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8. What if I lose the documents I bought?
In case you misplace the documents that you have previously purchased, contact us and we shall help you to replace the lost purchased document.
9. Downloaded PDF file asks for a PASSWORD. What shall I input?
Downloaded PDFs are password protected. The password is the e-mail address you have registered with this site.
10. How can I access my Profile Page?
Left Click on your USERNAME at the top right hand section of your browser screen.
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We store the following information on your visit to our website during a certain time:
username, name and surname, address, telephone number, e-mail address and purchase history
This information is used to improve our website, to obtain statistics and to have a first proof in case of illegitimate practices. The analysis of these data happens on an aggregated and anonymous basis.
The Archdiocese of Malta has taken security measures which guarantee the protection of loss, abuse of or alteration to information received on our website. We do everything we can to guarantee the protection of your personal details.
No personal data is ever disclosed to Third Parties except in cases of illegitimate practices.
12. I cannot preview the manuscript?
Only registered users can preview the manuscripts. If you have not registered please register first before trying to browse through the manuscript flipper.
The manuscript flipper needs adobe flash to be installed and at least IE 9 or Google Chrome or Firefox running. If you do not have adobe flash installed on your PC click on the icon below to download and install Adobe Flash.
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If you are running IE8 and do not wish to upgrade to IE9 or IE10 we suggest that you use Google Chrome.
Glossary of Terms
| Acta Civilia | Act. Civ. |
Registration of the Court cases of the Archdiocese
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| Archivium Paroeciale | A.P. |
Parish Archives. These archives include Registers for Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages and Funerals
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| Benefici | Benefici |
Application for benefices by clerics
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Brevia et Costitutiones
| B & C |
Correspondence with the Holy See
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| Cabreo | Cabreo |
Inventory of properties including plans
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Registrum Edictorum
| Reg. Edictorum |
Register of all circulars and pastoral letters of the Archbishop
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Registrum Ordinandum ac Privilegiorum Clericalium
| R Ord | Register of Ordained Priests and granted privileges |
Registrum Supplicationum
| R. SUPP |
Register of Applications (rikorsi) presented to the Archbishop
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| Status Animarum | ST. A. |
State of parishioners in a given parish
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| Visitationes Pastorales | VP |
Pastoral Visits
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