- Manuscripts
- Old and Rare Books
- Bibles
- Maps and Graphics
- Music
- Library of Contemporary History
- Hölderlin Archive
- Stefan George Archive
Collections
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The WLB has an inventory of well over 15,000 manuscripts, mainly Western in origin. more
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One of the major highlights is the Bible Collection comprising more than 20,000 items. more
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The Music Collection safeguards musical material from the former Hoftheater and contemporary Staatstheater. more
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The archive is the central hub of international research into Hölderlin. more
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Old prints, valuable bindings, modern book art from the collections of the WLB.
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Maps and graphics have been collected by the library since it was first founded.
more
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The Library of Contemporary History is one of the largest libraries specializing in contemporary history. more
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The archive is a literary institution specializing in the poet Stefan George. more
Opening times
Collections:
see special collection
Special Reading Room
Contact
Information Centre:
Tel.: 0711/212-4454 or 4468
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