The Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin (German Museum of Technology) was founded in 1982. In 2002, the Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin was established as a foundation. It collects, preserves, and researches objects from all areas of the cultural history of technology. The collection comprises approximately 150,000 items. In addition, the museum holds a historical archive with more than 7.5 kilometres of shelving and a library containing approximately 500,000 media items.

The library’s core collection consists of books acquired by the Förderverein (Friends of the Museum Association), primarily on the subject of railways. These holdings were later supplemented by part of the library formerly belonging to the Institut und Museum für Meereskunde in Berlin. In 1989, the Deutsches Technikmuseum acquired the library of the Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI, Association of German Engineers), which contained 130,000 volumes. In 1991, it obtained the library of the Kammer der Technik (KDT, Chamber of Technology, an East German engineering association), comprising approximately 120,000 volumes. Additional specialised libraries from clubs and associations, companies, and private collectors have further enriched the collection.

Nazi-looted books and books plundered during the Second World War that have been identified through random sampling indicate that a systematic examination of the library’s holdings is necessary. Provenance information can also be found in archival materials, which are therefore included in the investigations.

Provenienzforschung
Abteilung Sammlung und Ausstellungen
Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin

www.technikmuseum.berlin

Email: provenienz@technikmuseum.berlin

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