The Central Library is the cantonal, municipal and university library of Zurich and, with over 6.6 million media and half a million visitors per year, one of the largest libraries in Switzerland. But the Central Library is also a venue where the ...
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Testimonies from the Zurich labour movement
From the ‘Manuscript on Saturday’ series
In 2000, the ZB was gifted an extensive collection of materials from the Study Library on the History of the Labour Movement, a foundation established by Amalie and Theo Pinkus. Using documents from this significant collection of sources, as well as other exhibits from the special collections, we will shed light on the history of Zurich’s workers.
The guided tour is free of charge. Places are limited – please register.
Click here to the ‘Manuskript am Samstag’ overview with the annual programme.
For ZB events (guided tours, courses, lectures), audio aids (including induction loops for hearing aids) are available for people with hearing impairments. If required, please contact kommunikation@zb.uzh.ch.
Header: F. Moos: The Struggle between Labour and Capital: A Modern Battle of Sempach. Central Library. Zurich, 1898. (ZBZ, Zurich, Varia II Labour Movement, 1)
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Lesesaal Spezialsammlungen im 2. Stock
11:30 - 12:15 o'clock
Lesesaal Spezialsammlungen im 2. Stock
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Building is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet available.
