Internet Archive Switzerland Launches at Historic Abbey Archives of St. Gallen
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Summary
Internet Archive Switzerland officially launched on May 5th, 2026, at the Abbey Archives of St. Gallen, one of the world's oldest continuously active archives. The launch event was hosted at the exhibition hall, marking a partnership between a millennium-old archival institution and the newly established Internet Archive Switzerland chapter. The foundation expresses gratitude to Peter Erhart and the Abbey Archives for hosting the launch event.
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We are grateful to Peter Erhart and the Abbey Archives of St. Gallen for hosting us: two institutions, one a millennium old and one…
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