El Archivo Nacional y el patrimonio costarricense

Abstract

The creation of the National Archives, in 1881, coincided with a historic turning point, economic, politic and cultural. This institution born whit others of similar importance like Civil Registry, National Museum, National Library, Physical and Geographical Institute, etc. The value of this archive, granary of the historians, has been demonstrated, furthermore has served for reservoir of multiples officials and private documents. For this reason, its continue modernization is basic for the costarrican state and the citizens.