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The Political Archive of the Federal Foreign Office

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View of the stacks

2 ° C

Berlin

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The Political Archive is the “memory” of the German foreign service. The archive contains 26 linear kilometres of material, which can be consulted for research purposes in line with the legal regulations. This website will tell you more about the services provided by the Political Archive.

Practical information

How to prepare for your visit and how to get to the Reading Room.

Users research in the reading room

Tutorials

This page contains essential background information for working with all of the holding groups. Sound preparation will make your work in the archives easier and faster.

Aids for the Foreign Office’s history and records management

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here you can find answers to frenquently asked questions about using the Political Archive as well as selected information.

Registration and collection of files at the counter

History of the Political Archive

Today, the Political Archive stores archive material covering over 26 linear kilometres. The structure of the record groups as well as a certain number of gaps in the records result from the Archive’s…

The Political Archive in the 1950s

Document publications

Important documents from the files of the Federal Foreign Office have been published with detailed comments in various academic series.

AAPD 1986

Legal information

The statutory basis for the legal status, competence, responsibilities and use of the Political Archive is explained here.

Federal Archives Law

Contact and opening hours

Name

Political Archive of the Federal Foreign Office

Town

Berlin

Postal code

10117

Tel.

+49 (30) 1817-2179

Fax

+49 (30) 1817-5-2179

Street

Kurstraße 36

Opening hours

Mon.-Thu.         8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday                8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contact

Pull times for records

Mon.-Thu.         10:00 a.m. and  2:00 p.m.
Friday                10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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