Oberösterreichisches Landesarchiv

The Oberösterreichische Landesarchiv, founded 10 January 1986, is a cultural institute and a central archive for state and district authorities of Upper Austria. Of central significance today within the archive is the collection and analysis of Austrian historical source material and to subsequently establish its wider accessibility. 

Over 900 collections are held within the Oö. Landesarchiv, separated in several individual archival groups, including: the territorial estate archive (Archiv der Landstände), state administration archive, court and financial authority archive, as well as extensive secular and religious manorial records. Court records of crimes of the Nazi regime appear to be present within the Gerichtsarchive. Military records from the Nazi period are also present and can be found in the"Militärische Sammlunge" under the category"Weitere Bestände" Among others contains restitution- and/or compensation-related materials: 1. Opferfürsorge-Akten Oberösterreich (deceased applicants); 2. Finanzabteilung Bestand Rückstellungen; 3. LG Linz, Sondergerichte–Rückstellungskommission; closed files; restriction: retention period 100 years, access permitted for scientific projects