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Closing days of the city archive at the turn of the year
The city archive is closed from 24.12.2024 to 6.1.2025.
Inventory information of the city archive available online
Since January 2024, the "archive tectonics" - the hierarchical structure of the archive holdings - and the indexing information on the individual holdings of the City Archive have been available online.
"The first National Socialist university in the Reich"
The former city archivist Dr. Andreas Jakob has published a volume on the history of the University of Erlangen - initially during the Weimar Republic.
Closing days of the city archive at the turn of the year
The city archive is closed from 24.12.2024 to 6.1.2025.
Inventory information of the city archive available online
Since January 2024, the "archive tectonics" - the hierarchical structure of the archive holdings - and the indexing information on the individual holdings of the City Archive have been available online.
"The first National Socialist university in the Reich"
The former city archivist Dr. Andreas Jakob has published a volume on the history of the University of Erlangen - initially during the Weimar Republic.
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Use and services
We store a wide variety of documents that are not only to be preserved, but also used as far as possible. You can find out how to do your own research in the city archive or send us a request here.
Inventories and collections
The city archive is responsible for the administrative records of the entire city. In addition, we acquire and manage the archives of Erlangen associations and companies, family estates and all kinds of Erlangensia through purchases and donations. We have a diverse collection of books, newspapers, coins, medals, postcards, photographs and much more.
Our archive library
The Erlangen City Archive maintains a specialized academic library - the archive library. The stock of approx. 50,000 media units is made up of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports).
Online offers
The Erlangen City Archive is endeavoring to gradually expand its online presence. Here you will find an overview of the information and research services currently available online.
Publications on the history of the city
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research results in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books. They can be purchased at the city archive or in bookshops.
Interviews with contemporary witnesses
As part of the "Contemporary Witnesses" series of events, former Lord Mayor Dr. Siegfried Balleis conducted extensive interviews with deserving personalities from the city of Erlangen between 2013 and 2017. The results of this oral history project can be viewed on the city archive's YouTube channel.
About the city archive
From a "collection point for antique objects" to a modern municipal archive: Here you will find further information on the tasks, structure and history of the municipal archive.
Use and services
We store a wide variety of documents that are not only to be preserved, but also used as far as possible. You can find out how to do your own research in the city archive or send us a request here.
Inventories and collections
The city archive is responsible for the administrative records of the entire city. In addition, we acquire and manage the archives of Erlangen associations and companies, family estates and all kinds of Erlangensia through purchases and donations. We have a diverse collection of books, newspapers, coins, medals, postcards, photographs and much more.
Our archive library
The Erlangen City Archive maintains a specialized academic library - the archive library. The stock of approx. 50,000 media units is made up of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports).
Online offers
The Erlangen City Archive is endeavoring to gradually expand its online presence. Here you will find an overview of the information and research services currently available online.
Publications on the history of the city
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research results in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books. They can be purchased at the city archive or in bookshops.
Interviews with contemporary witnesses
As part of the "Contemporary Witnesses" series of events, former Lord Mayor Dr. Siegfried Balleis conducted extensive interviews with deserving personalities from the city of Erlangen between 2013 and 2017. The results of this oral history project can be viewed on the city archive's YouTube channel.
About the city archive
From a "collection point for antique objects" to a modern municipal archive: Here you will find further information on the tasks, structure and history of the municipal archive.
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Municipal archive; application for the use of archive material
If you would like to use or view the archive material stored in a municipal archive, you can apply for this.
Building files; request for inspection
City Archive - Fee Schedule
Fee statute for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2012
City archive - Statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
Municipal archive; application for the use of archive material
If you would like to use or view the archive material stored in a municipal archive, you can apply for this.
Building files; request for inspection
City Archive - Fee Schedule
Fee statute for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2012
City archive - Statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
