Prussian Secret State Archives

[janhl]

Hi

I would like to ask if there is a complete list of Prussian secret archive units available anywhere

in the puplication "Biographisches Handbuch der preußischen Verwaltungs- und Justizbeamten 1740-1806/15"
this unit "GStA, I, Rep, 46 B" is mentioned and I would be interested to know what it is.

Or anyone know of an archive unit that mentions low-ranking officials in Silesia?

Thank you
Jan

[Gastonian]

Hi Jan:


The general online catalog for the Prussian Secret State Archive (Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preußischer Kulturbesitz) is here: https://gsta.preussischer-kulturbesi...datenbank.html


GStA PK I. HA, GR, Rep. 46B contains the central government files for Silesia (comprising about 300 linear feet of shelfspace and nearly 5000 individual files): https://archivdatenbank.gsta.spk-ber..._B&searchPos=1


As to the specific reference, it appears that the files within this series have been renumbered, so that I can't find the specific file referenced in your first attachment.


You may want to contact the archives themselves at posteingang@gsta.spk-berlin.de for further assistance.


Regards


--Carl-Henry

[janhl]

Hi Carl,

Thank you very much for your help

I don't know if this unit will be of any use to me, but it is listed with a person who worked in the same place as my great-grandfather.
My ancestor has served under several governments over the years, but there is no indication of where he actually came from.

Best regards,
Jan