Stiftsarchiven
Stiftsarchive are archival institutions associated with astift, which is a type of religious community, often monastic or collegiate. These archives serve as repositories for the historical records generated by the stift throughout its existence. The documents housed within a stift archive can be exceptionally diverse, reflecting the multifaceted activities of the religious community.
Common holdings include administrative records such as charters, property deeds, account books, and legal documents that
The establishment and organization of stift archives often predate the development of modern state archives. Many