Weizmann Institute of Science Archives
Opening Hours: Sun - Thu 8:00 - 16:30
Computerization | The Collections | Material Transfer | Activities & Statistics
Pioneer Scientists' Research
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WIS Archives' Participation at the Open Day for the Institute's 60th Centenary
Established in 1973, the Weizmann Institute of Science Archives documents historical events of the Institute along with its scientific, educational, and cultural contributions since its founding. The Archives serves the administrative and research needs of the Institute as well as providing assistance for all inquiries from outside the Institute.
The Archives is housed at the Weiz building (No. 64 on the campus map).
Photos below: (All rights reserved to photographers)
1: Invitation to the Opening Ceremony
of The Weizmann Institute of Science, 1949
2: Left: David Ben-Gurion, Dr. Chaim Weizmann Right:
Vera Weizmann
Computerization
From 1992 , the Archives is operated by a computerized system which enables textual retrieval. Thus, written material, photos and publications can be retrieved immediately. An additional software and equipment was obtained for scanning and retrieving of written material.
In 2005, a new database management software system was acquired by the Weizmann Institute for the joint use of the Weizmann Institute Archives, the Photographic Laboratories, and the Chaim Weizmann Archives. this new system enabled the unification of some of the collections, especially photographs. Using the same software will enable joint use of the integrated database. The scanning process of the Weizmann Institute Archives including that of extremely delicate paper documents, is carried out by the Photographic Laboratories on a regular basis.
The Archives contain the following collections
- Files of administrative and historical material, personal archives of scientists and other personalities connected to the Institute.
- Photographs that document the Institute's history.
- Sound recordings that include interviews with scientists and notables, as well as documentation of events and ceremonies that were hosted by the Institute.
- Publications and newspaper clippings that include printed matter such as posters, bulletins, journals and publications of the Institute, as well as thousands of newspaper clippings from Israel and abroad.
- Films and video cassettes that exhibit the Institute's history and its research.
- Personal archives of Prof. Isaac Berenblum, Prof. Aharon Katzir, Prof. Ephraim Katzir, Prof. Amos de-Shalit, Meyer Weisgal, Prof. Haim L. Pekeris.
Rules of Transfer of Material to the Archives
- The file name and date should be included on the back of each file .
- The material should be transferred to files.
- Assign a serial number to each file.
- Arrange inventory lists of all files.
- The lists must be prepared in three copies and sent to the Archives.
Sample form of Transferring Material to the Archives:
Serial number / Subject / Date / Container number / Remarks
Instructions for borrowing material
- Do not change the order of documents in the borrowed file - they are to be returned to their original place.
- Do not use scotch tape of any kind on the photos or on the documents.
- Do not write on the back of photos or on documents that have been borrowed.
Removal !!!
In order to remove material, the Archivists must be consulted. There is absolutely no removal of material without the Archives consent.