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Notice of closure of research rooms and reading rooms of the National Archives

We notify researchers that in the period from 23 to 30 December 2016, the research rooms and library reading rooms of the National Archives in Prague-Chodovec and in Milady Horákové Street will be closed.

Thank you for your understanding.

Prague, 11 November 2016 PhDr. Eva Drašarová, CSc.
Director of the National Archives


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