Identity area
Identifier
CERN-ARCH
Authorized form of name
CERN Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Contact area
CERN Archives
Type
Address
Street address
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Esplanade des Particules 1
Locality
Geneva
Region
Country name
Switzerland
Postal code
1211
Telephone
Fax
archive.enquiries@cern.ch
Note
Description area
History
The CERN Archives preserve the documentary heritage of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), founded in 1954. The Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to records documenting all aspects of CERN's scientific, technical, administrative, and institutional activities from the early 1950s to the present day.
Geographical and cultural context
The CERN Archives are located at CERN on the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva and document an international scientific organization whose member states and collaborators span the world.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
The CERN Archives contain records relating to:
- CERN Council and committees
- Management and administration
- Theory
- Accelerators
- Experimental physics
- Engineering
- Information technology (including the World Wide Web)
- Supporting services, technical and administrative functions
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Consultation by appointment. Researchers should contact the Archives in advance. Access conditions are established by CERN Operational Circular 3.