Centre international de recherches sur l'anarchisme
Centre international de recherches sur l'anarchisme, Anarchist archive and library in Lausanne, Switzerland
The International Center for Research on Anarchism holds 25,000 books, 4,000 periodicals, photographs, posters, and archival documents about anarchist movements worldwide.
Founded in Geneva in 1957 by Pietro Ferrua and fellow activists, the center relocated to Lausanne in 1964 under the direction of Marie-Christine Mikhaïlo.
The library collects materials in multiple languages from anarchist groups, publishers, and activists, preserving the intellectual heritage of anarchist movements.
Located at 24 Avenue de Beaumont in Lausanne, the library opens Tuesday through Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM for research and document consultation.
The center maintains Europe's largest specialized collection on anarchism, operating entirely through donations and volunteer work without acquisition budgets.
Location: Lausanne
Location: canton Vaud
Inception: 1957
Address: Avenue de Beaumont 24 1021
Email: info@cira.ch
Website: https://cira.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.52630,6.64540
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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