About the archive

The Krupp Historical Archive

With more than ten shelf kilometres of archive materials, the Krupp Historical Archive is the oldest and one of the most important business archives in Germany. It continually acquires sources, catalogues them systematically and ensures their long-term preservation. As a long-term repository, it not only supports the internal projects of both the Krupp Foundation and thyssenkrupp AG, but also facilitates external scientific research. The archive promotes historical education with publications, its own presentations and the conception as well as supervision of the Krupp Historical Exhibition. Scientists, media representatives, museums, government agencies and private individuals use the archive with its rich collections of photographs, files and artefacts.

Collections

The raw material of the legacy is stored on ten shelf kilometres: The oldest document dates back to 1437, but the majority of the sources originated in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. The archive stores classic written material such as files, account books and plans, but also postcards, museum artefacts and much more. Aspects of economic history can be found as well as those of social or technological history, military or political history. Its collection of images is of international standing: Both the approximately 2.5 million photographs as well as the films – on around 5,000 reels – go all the way back to the early days of these media. And let’s not forget the documents from companies that were absorbed into the Krupp Group: Bochumer Verein, Germaniawerft, Grusonwerk, AG Weser, Koppers and many more. The collections from the Krupp family reflect the activities of the owners within their company as well as their role in society, politics, science and culture.

Team & Contact

Management

Prof. Dr. Ralf Stremmel
Mag. Manuela Fellner-Feldhaus (Deputy Head)

Team

Dr. Christian Böse
Felix Hartelt, M.Sc.
Britta Korten M.A.
Stefan Lang
Dr. Jonas Springer
Agnes Widmann
Malte Windrath M.A.

Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation & Krupp Historical Archive

Villa Hügel
Hügel 1
45133 Essen

T +49 201 188 48 21
F +49 201 188 48 59
E archiv@hak-krupp-stiftung.de