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Lippe State Library at Detmold, Regional library in Detmold, Germany.

Description

Lippe State Library at Detmold is a regionally important archive with multiple floors full of books, documents, and publications about Westphalian history. The building houses extensive collections of historical writings, local publications, and genealogical materials.

History

The archive began in 1614 from a private collection and became over centuries an important keeper of regional documents. After 1947, when Lippe became part of North Rhine-Westphalia, the institution took on new responsibilities and grew as a public resource.

Culture

The library shapes understanding of the region through its collection of texts about local history, literature, and family genealogies. Visitors find materials that reflect the life and development of the area across centuries.

Practical

Visitors can explore the collection through an online catalog and get help from staff in the reading rooms to search for materials. Registration is needed to access the holdings and work in a quiet environment.

Did you know?

The facility houses the Personenstandsarchiv Westfalen-Lippe, an extensive collection of birth, marriage, and death records from the region. This specialized material makes it a significant destination for people researching their family history.

Location
Inception
1614
Address
Hornsche Straße 41, 32756 Detmold
GPS coordinates
51.93020,8.88173
Latest update
December 14, 2025 13:04

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