A Quick Peek into Our Holdings

Here's a brief run through on our collections, which can be accessed via a2o.

Public Archives

Each year, the Government of Singapore produces and receives over a million records, ranging from media releases to documents related to the daily administrative issues. An important mandate of NAS is to facilitate the effective management of these documents, to determine and preserve those of archival value. These records offer insights into the forces and factors that shaped the policies of post-war Singapore.

Non-current/public archives created by government records can be accessed via
GRID (Government Records Information Database)

Speech Textual Archives

STARS is a web-based system that provides public access to our growing collection of ministerial speeches which were transferred to the NAS mainly by Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Information and the Arts. STARS was developed in 1999.

Past speeches made by politicians and Presidents at official functions
STARS (Speech-Text Automated Retrieval and Search System)

Private Textual Records

Records of private organisations, such as clan associations, clubs, associations, religious organisations and individuals provide insights into the social and cultural heritage of a nation.
PRISM (Private Records Information System)

Building Plans and Maps

The NAS' holdings include maps and building plans, which make up a rich and fascinating part of Singapore's documentary heritage. They provide an alternative approach to studying the history of a specific location. The NAS' map holdings include general maps of Singapore and Malaya, topographical maps, geographical maps and road maps while its building plans collection include plans of colonial buildings, government buildings and residential houses, many of which are no longer in existence.
CARDS (Cartographic & Architectural Records Database Singapore)

Oral History Recordings

The NAS has databases of interviews that capture the social, political and economic fabric of Singapore. The collection is based on themes such as: Pioneers of Singapore, JapaneseOccupation of Singapore, Vanishing Trades, Communities of Singapore, Oral Traditions, Political Developments, Economic Growth, Senior Civil Servants and Education.
CORD (Collection of Oral History Recording Database)

Photographs

Our photographs have been acquired from both government and private sources. Comprising photographs dating from the 19th Century to the present, this collection documents may aspects of Singapore's history and society. Subjects include landscape, sports, costumes, festivals, architecture, arts and entertainment, and transportation.
PICAS (Picture Archives Singapore)

Audio-Visual Collection

The collection dates back to the 1940s and includes film, television, radio, music and sound recordings, newsreels and associated materials such as film posters.
MISAS (Moving Image and Sound Archives Singapore)

Acquisitions

NAS is constantly increasing its collection through new acquisitions of new documents and records of different media.
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