co:op-project final event in Zagreb (HR): International topotheque managers come together

As final closing event of the EU-funded culture project “community as opportunity.the creative archives’ and users’ network” project managers and other players, archivists and scholars from the ICARUS-network etc. met in Zagreb (HR). Within the magnificent halls of the Croatian State Archives the achievements of the project were presented, especially the short films produced within the course of pupils’ visits to archives and similar initiatives of the project players.The second day of the event was dedicated to the international topotheques, that were established within a special work package of the co:op-project. Partners from: Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the German State of Hesse.

Zagreb bei Nacht — Zagreb with artificial moon

Das Kroatische Nationalarchiv, ein Juwel des späten Jugendstils — The Croatian State Archives – an architectural jewel of the late art nouveau

Eintritt durch opulentes Kunsthandwerk — Entry through delicate handicraft

Emfpang in würdigen Hallen — Warm welcome in lofty halls

Ein Relikt aus verangenen Zeiten: die k.u.k-Zeit lässt Grüßen — Relics from the past

Die Eleganz der Eingangshalle — The elegant entry hall

Individuelle Illustrationen für jede Tür — Beautiful illustrations above the doors

Der Stil zeigt das Ende einer Epoche — Art Nouveau

Als Lesesaaal geplant, als Festsaal genutzt — Initially planned as reading room – now used as festive hall

Lasdislav Dobrica, der Gastgeber — Lasdislav Dobrica, the host

Umsetzung in der Tschechischen Republik — Jitka Krecková from the Czech National Archives

Antonella Ambrosio berichtet über schulische und universitäre Toptoheken in Raum Neapel — Maria Rosaria Falcone from the University of Naples Federico II about the use of topotheques in academic and educational areas

In Schweden ist, wie in anderen Ländern auch, das Nationalarchiv der Topothek-Partner — The Swedish National Archive also initiated several local topotheques

Mit dem Scanner vor Ort: In Finnland wurde sogar eine erfolgreiche "History Road Show" in einer Einkaufsstraße veranstaltet — With a scanner in a shopping street: successful “History Road Show” in Mikkeli (FI)

Sven Lepa aus dem Nationalarchiv Estland berichtet über den Einsatz im Norden — Sven Lepa from the National Archives of Estonia presented their efforts

Das persönliche Moment verbindet auch für die Zukunft — Enjoyable common dinner

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photos: A. Schatek and Croatian State Archives