Historical records
Since 1988, the Historical Archive has been archiving sources on the history of Commerzbank and the institutions it took over and provides an overview.
Inside the Historical Archive, source: Commerzbank
The Historical Archive archives sources of the history of Commerzbank and its predecessors. It also handles projects relating to the bank’s history.
Initial moves were made to establish an archive in the 1950s, and this was finally set up on 1.1.1988. Access to the records is available on written request and arrangement of an appointment.
There are major gaps in the records, owing not least of all to the Second World War and the post-war years. At present, the archives include the following material:
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Period
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Quantity
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Commerzbank
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1870-2020
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2.900 metres
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Barmer Bank-Verein
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1867-1932
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3.6 metres
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Dresdner Bank
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1872-2009
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7.100 metres
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von der Heydt-Kersten & Söhne
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1737-1980
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8.0 metres
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Mitteldeutsche Creditbank
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1856-1929
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15.3 metres
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SchmidtBank AG
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1828-2003
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13.5 metres
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Bequests
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1901-1990
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4.3 metres
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Collections (including photos and historical objects)
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1870-2000
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150 metres
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