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Thüringer Archiv für Zeitgeschichte "Matthias Domaschk"

Historical Special Archive for East German Opposition

Founded
Founded 1991
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1 location

About

The Thüringer Archiv für Zeitgeschichte "Matthias Domaschk" (ThürAZ) is a specialized archive based in Jena, Germany. Operated by the non-profit association Künstler für Andere e.V., it collects, preserves, and researches documents, personal papers, photos, and materials related to opposition, resistance, subcultures, and civil courage in the former GDR (1945–1990). In addition to archiving, it provides extensive political and historical education through workshops, exhibitions, and guided tours.

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Archiveinführungen
Introduces the ThürAZ as an 'archive from below', presenting its origin history, collection priorities, self-understanding, and usage options for students, university students, and interested groups visiting the archive or at external locations.
Quellenworkshops
Provides interactive topic-based source analysis on opposition groups, youth subcultures, civil rights movements, and education in former East Germany, combining historical document evaluations with eyewitness discussions for educational groups and institutions.
Gespräche Mit Zeitzeug:innen
Offers structured conversations with historical eyewitnesses covering topics such as unadapted youth subcultures, church-based opposition, independent peace movements, and the Peaceful Revolution of 1989/1990 for schools, universities, and political education programs.

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Dornburger Straße 143, 07743 Jena, Germany

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