Activities
- Restoration of Dutch Records
- Microfilming of Dutch Records
- Computerization of Dutch indices. Dutch Reformed Church and Dutch Political Council Minutes
- Translation, editing and publishing 3 Dutch volumes
- Diary of the tour of Governor lssac Augustijan Rumpf from Colombo to Hanwella and commandment of Galle 1717
- Diary of the tour of Governor lssac Augustijan Rumpf from Colombo to Jaffna 12th December, 1719 -4th February, 1720.
- Dutch Sinhalese Dictionary Complied by Amos Comenius as an introduction to a study of the language.
- Re-checking of Tombos and identifying of loose pages
- Training in Records Management, Preservation and Conservation
Benefits of MCH Project
- Minimize the chemical, Biological and physical deterioration of Dutch records
- Convenience in accessing information
- Promotion of the awareness of mutual cultural heritage.
- Providing copies to public for legal and research purpose without delay.
- Preservation of information on Dutch Administration for Sri Lankans, Hollanders and other interested parties.
- Promotion of research using Dutch records.
- Enhancing of training facilities and obtaining proper knowledge in management and preservation of records and archives.
MCH Director (National Archives) Roelof Hol, Dr.Saroja Wettasinghe, Director National Archives and MCH Project Manager Jinna Smit with team of the Dutch Records Project (in 2010)
