Max Frisch Archiv, Literary archive at ETH Library, Zürich, Switzerland.
The Max Frisch Archive is a literary archive at ETH Library housing an extensive collection of materials from the Swiss author. It contains manuscripts, letters, photographs, and personal papers that reveal the details of his life and creative work.
The archive was founded in 1980 at ETH Zurich, one year after the Max Frisch Foundation was established in 1979. These two institutions came together to preserve the author's literary legacy and make it available for research and study.
The collection shows how Frisch's works were read in many languages and reached people across the world. Visitors can see how different cultures received his books and made them their own through various translations and editions.
Access to the main collection requires advance booking, though exhibitions are open on weekdays during standard daytime hours. Planning your visit ahead will help you see the specific materials you are interested in.
Beyond traditional documents, the collection includes a significant photography collection and digital media that show Frisch's work from different angles. These various materials give visitors a more complete picture of how the author worked and thought.
Location: Zürich
Part of: ETH Library
Address: Rämistrasse 101
Website: https://mfa.ethz.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.37659,8.54761
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24
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