The Drents Archief in Assen holds the historical records and collections of the province of Drenthe. Visitors can carry out genealogical research, consult old maps and take in changing exhibitions on Drenthe's past. The archive occupies a striking building in central Assen.
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Suzanna Jansen explores the history of rest homes in the 1950s and 1960s, when many women were admitted with a diagnosis of 'nervous exhaustion'.
A humorous guided tour through the Drents Archief tracing the history of toilets and sanitation in Drenthe.
Learn how to explore hospital archives at the Drents Archief and uncover fascinating stories from Drenthe's medical history.
A hilarious guided tour for children about poop and pee at the Drents Archief, part of October Children's Month.
A genealogy symposium featuring Frank Westerman, Leonie Sinnema, Jeroen Kelderman and Bas van der Heide discussing their personal family history research.