“Secret archive” for insiders – a storehouse of knowledge for everyone?
What belongs in an archive – and what does not? Who decides which documents, personal papers and historical testimonies should be preserved for future generations? And how can historical records lead to new insights?
On this guided tour, you will gain insights into the work of the Archives of Contemporary History (AfZ), which collects, preserves and catalogues important sources on Swiss history. Discover how archival materials are acquired, organised and prepared for use, and why archives play a vital role in both research and society.
The tour shows how files, letters, photographs and personal papers become valuable sources of knowledge. At the same time, it explores the limits of archiving: Which stories are preserved, which are lost, and what impact does this have on our understanding of the past?
Discover the archive as a place of remembrance, research and inquiry, and take a look behind the scenes of an institution that preserves knowledge for future generations.
“Secret archive” for insiders – a storehouse of knowledge for everyone?
August 29 @ 15:30 - 16:30
What belongs in an archive – and what does not? Who decides which documents, personal papers and historical testimonies should be preserved for future generations? And how can historical records lead to new insights?
On this guided tour, you will gain insights into the work of the Archives of Contemporary History (AfZ), which collects, preserves and catalogues important sources on Swiss history. Discover how archival materials are acquired, organised and prepared for use, and why archives play a vital role in both research and society.
The tour shows how files, letters, photographs and personal papers become valuable sources of knowledge. At the same time, it explores the limits of archiving: Which stories are preserved, which are lost, and what impact does this have on our understanding of the past?
Discover the archive as a place of remembrance, research and inquiry, and take a look behind the scenes of an institution that preserves knowledge for future generations.
