Vorarlberg State Archive, State archive in Bregenz, Austria
The Vorarlberg State Archive is a modern facility in Bregenz that collects and preserves church records, municipal documents, guild archives, and private collections. The holdings span from the Middle Ages to the present day and serve researchers and residents interested in their region's past.
The archive was established in 1899 to manage and preserve official records as the region developed. It took on greater importance after Austria-Hungary's dissolution, when it became the repository for documents specific to Vorarlberg.
The archive preserves parish records from settlements across the region, documenting how local communities developed and changed over time. These collections show the everyday life and social bonds of people who lived here for centuries.
Visitors can search materials through the online portal Monasterium.net and examine original documents in designated study areas inside the building. It helps to contact the archive ahead of time if you are looking for specific materials to locate them efficiently.
The collection includes a papal document from Mehrerau Abbey dating back more than 800 years, making it the oldest written record in the archive. This medieval document reveals the reach of religious institutions in the region and their connections to Rome.
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