It is very important that the public can view historical documents, says Waalkens. “Ultimately, it’s about openness and transparency. When we see how many people come here every day to look at documents, it also proves the importance. These are often journalists who dive into a story or people who write a dissertation, but they can also be individuals who want information about their family tree, ancestors, etc.”
It is Public Access Day: numerous archive documents can be viewed
