General Research Aids

Working with archival records means engaging with historical sources. Owing to their historical context, handwriting, and the language and terminology used, such sources are not always immediately easy to understand. Before undertaking extensive archival research, it is therefore advisable to consult both the published scholarly literature and standard reference works.To help you get started, we have compiled a brief introductory list of research aids from the Augsburg City Archives and external providers covering a variety of topics.

For your convenience, we have compiled a brief introductory list of finding aids and reference resources from the Augsburg City Archives and external providers covering a range of research topics.