Leseraum im Stadtarchiv der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
In Potsdam, visitors can explore and research historical records at these distinct archives:
The Brandenburg Main State Archive (BLHA)
The Brandenburg Main State Archive (Brandenburgisches Landeshauptarchiv -BLHA) is the central government archive of the federal state of Brandenburg. It is responsible for the archival records of all state authorities as well as their legal and functional predecessors.
The Municipal Archive of the State Capital Potsdam
The Municipal Archive of Potsdam (Stadtarchiv der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam) is responsible for preserving records of historical value from the city’s administration and its legal and functional predecessors. Its mission is to safeguard these documents and ensure their permanent preservation.
The Theodor Fontane Archive
Founded in 1935, the Theodor-Fontane-Archive is a literary archive, a scholarly institution, and a "cultural site of national significance" dedicated to the legacy of the renowned writer.
The German Broadcasting Archive – Babelsberg Branch
The Babelsberg branch of the German Broadcasting Archive (Deutsches Rundfunkarchiv) collects, preserves, and catalogs audio-visual materials and written documents from the radio and television broadcasts of the former GDR. These historical records are made accessible to the interested public.
