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
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:

Period
Quantity
Commerzbank
1870-2020
2.900 metres
Barmer Bank-Verein
1867-1932
3.6 metres
Dresdner Bank
1872-2009
7.100 metres
von der Heydt-Kersten & Söhne
1737-1980
8.0 metres
Mitteldeutsche Creditbank
1856-1929
15.3 metres
SchmidtBank AG
1828-2003
13.5 metres
Bequests
1901-1990
4.3 metres
Collections (including photos and historical objects)
1870-2000
150 metres