Updated List of Digitized Files of the Lithuanian State Historical Archives
The Lithuanian State Historical Archives announces an updated list of digitized files available via the EAIS digital reading room. From January 1, 2026, to April 1, 2026, a total of 1,831 files (242,970 images) were uploaded to EAIS.
The Electronic Archival Information System (EAIS) now provides access to an additional 25 books of the Lithuanian Metrica (bringing the total to 141). Newly published materials also include collections of religious communities – 1,184 files (documents from various Roman Catholic churches and Evangelical Lutheran communities), 105 plans and maps from the collections “Vilniaus ir Kauno gubernijų žemdirbystės ir valstybės turtų valdyba” and “Vilniaus gubernijos braižykla” as well as 57 files from the collection “Vilniaus imperatoriškasis universitetas”.
The EAIS system also offers 236 files from the collection “Vilniaus mokslo bičiulių draugija” including photographs by Jan Bułhak capturing moments of archaeological excavations in the Royal Crypt and the remains of rulers.
The updated Excel file has been supplemented with new informational fields, including the chronological coverage of the files and the languages of the documents. Direct links have also been created, allowing users to access specific files in EAIS instantly. The list can be easily filtered and searched by personal names, place names, or other keywords.
Digitization work is being carried out systematically in accordance with the digitization plan announced on October 15, 2025.