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The Archive of Ruhr University

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About us

Established in 1995, the University Archive preserves and indexes Ruhr University Bochum’s (RUB) vast historic records since the institution’s origins in the early 1960’s. For this purpose, we receive records which are no longer required by their respective provenance. We process these records and after their respective retention period has expired, they become accessible for research for the public.

The archive’s sources originate mainly from:

  • central bodies and councils as well as the administration
  • faculties and institutions
  • further establishments and eligible members connected to RUB

These historical records are complemented by files which stem from external sources, printed and written material as well as photography, film and audio documents etc. in digital and analogue form.

Today, the University Archive's holdings comprise about 1,600 shelf meters and the amount of material is continuously growing. Within the context of extensive digitalization processes, both regarding the University Administration as well as the University Archive, we are currently working on the implementation of a digital search mask, which will benefit the research of our archival holdings in the future.

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