Collaborations and projects
Collaborations and projects
The Danish National Archives participates in a number of national and international collaborations
Current projects
MAPPING FREEDOM: From Slavery to freedom in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The project Mapping Freedom maps and links the life trajectories of the population in the colony of the Danish West Indies (today the U.S. Virgin Islands) during the transition from slavery to freedom in the period 1841–1917.
The effect of large-scale datafication of archival materials
A new research project at the Danish National Archives and the University of Copenhagen investigates how our understanding of the past changes when historical archives are transformed into digital data.
ROPEWALK: Turning historical weather logs into climate data
The ROPEWALK project is bridging the gap between centuries-old maritime weather observations and modern climate research as well as offering a treasure trove of information for enthusiasts of Danish naval history.
The Multigenerational Register
With support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Danish National Archives is developing a new multigenerational register documenting family relationships among Danes since 1920.
Former projects
Collaborations
International collaboration on digital archiving
The Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet) participates in a number of international collaborations focused on digital archiving.
Danish and International Genealogical Organizations
The Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet) collaborates with various genealogical organizations both in Denmark and abroad.