Max Frisch Archive at ETH Library

Extent

• Around 100 metres of archival holdings
• Roughly 80-metre reference library

Holdings

• Correspondence
• Typescripts
• Notebooks
• Architectural holdings
• Newspaper and journal articles
• Theatre documentation
• AV media

Relevance of research and Public

Max Frisch (1911–1991) is one of Switzerland's most important authors and famous all over the world for his writing style and timeless themes. However, he also made his mark as a critical citizen and intellectual. The extensive holdings in the Max Frisch Archive enhance our knowledge of the author, resulting in new research projects and new forms of mediation. The holdings are accessible for academic, literary and publishing projects.

Current activities, projects

• Digitization project MFA_online
• Temporary exhibitions
• Tours, talks, publications

Use of the archive / online presence

• Max Frisch Archive website
• Archival database: Max Frisch-Archiv Online
• Image database: E-Pics Max Frisch Archive
  
• Catalogue of the Max Frisch reference library