General Archive of the Spanish Civil War

The General Archive of the Spanish Civil War in Salamanca holds thousands of documents, photographs, and records from the conflict between 1936 and 1939. The collection includes reports, correspondence, and materials that document the different sides and perspectives of this period.

The archive began with materials seized during the Spanish Civil War and has been systematically collected in Salamanca since 1937. This collection represents the documentation of a defining period in Spanish history.

The archive holds newspapers, letters, and propaganda materials that show how Spanish society lived and thought in the 1930s. Visitors can see how people from that time recorded their thoughts and experiences.

Visitors need to register and bring identification to access the collections, with opening times during weekdays. It is helpful to contact ahead to plan time for the research materials you want to consult.

The archive holds records of Spaniards who were deported to Nazi concentration camps following the war. These documents reveal how the conflict's consequences extended far beyond Spain's borders.

Location: Salamanca

Inception: March 12, 1999

Part of: Centro Documental de la Memoria Histórica

Website: http://mecd.gob.es/cultura-mecd/areas-cultura/archivos/mc/archivos/cdmh/portada.html;jsessionid=8A391BEC70FEAB7299F3DFBA143D5D9A

GPS coordinates: 40.95969,-5.66725

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53