The Swiss National Sound Archives are the sound archives of Switzerland, based in Lugano. Its mission is to collect sound recordings related to the history and culture of Switzerland, to make them acc
Main entrance of Centro San Carlo which includes the Swiss National Sound Archives
The physical archive
LP records
CDs
The Federal Council is the federal cabinet of the Swiss Confederation. Its seven members also serve as the collective head of state and government of Switzerland. Since World War II, the Federal Counc
Swiss National Sound Archives
…presented a report on the planned Swiss National Sound Archives, which also contained a draft of a deed of foundation. However, an application to the Federal Council from the Federal Department of Home Affairs to this effect was withdrawn due to financial hurdles. In 1982, the Federal Council approved start-up…
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The interior of the west wing of the Federal Palace in Berne, where the Council meetings are held
Before a meeting, 1987
2006 election of the Federal Council in the Federal Assembly