Economic Archive Vorarlberg: New treasure in the UNESCO documentary heir!

Economic Archive Vorarlberg: New treasure in the UNESCO documentary heir!

Wirtschaftsarchiv Vorarlberg, Österreich - The Vorarlberg Economic Archives recently reached an important milestone: The company stock of Herrburger & Rhomberg was included in the National UNESCO "Memory of the World" register on December 16, 2024. This was done as part of a solemn ceremony that Dr. Sabine Haag, the President of the Austrian UNESCO Commission, was carried out in the Austrian National Library. The inventory, which is considered a pioneer of the Vorarlberg textile industry, is now part of the 79 collections that are recognized as historically significant in Austria, reports Vol.at.

This award not only promotes the visibility of the archive, but also represents valuable recognition of the decades of archive work. Arno Fitz, the chairman of the business archive, was enthusiastic about winning the UNESCO status and emphasized the importance of this appointment for the documentation of economic history in Austria. In this context, it is underlined that the project is of great importance not only for Vorarlberg, but also for the maintenance of the national heritage. The archive also regularly offers special tours and recently published an anniversary book that draws the development of the archive, as can be found on the business archive.v.at.

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The initiative of the UNESCO pursues the goal of securing valuable documents for cultural heritage and strengthening awareness of such stocks. The Herrburger & Rhomberg stock is the first economic history document that is part of the national memory and thus makes a significant contribution to the cultural identity of Austria. In addition to the Vorarlberg Archive, other important documents, such as the Khevenhüller-Chronics and the Double marriage contracts of the Habsburgs, were also recognized, which underlines the variety and the historical value of memory.

With this award, the responsibility of the Vorarlberg Economic Archives is not only growing to manage its stock, but also actively contribute to education and education. The visibility of the archive is significantly increased by the UNESCO logo, which now adorns the inventory, and will help make the region's economic and cultural heritage accessible to a wider audience.