Special collections

Our collection boasts unique heritage pieces and exceptional sources. Discover some hidden treasures and the fascinating stories behind them – all available digitally in our catalog.

Amsab-ISG has built up considerable expertise in digitizing newspapers and archives over the past few years. This section also provides insights into a selection of these sources, which are full-text searchable wherever possible.

BWP Turnhout report books

Report book BWP department (1913-1933) Turnhout

Until World War II, the Belgian Workers' Party (BWP) maintained that anyone who joined a union, health insurance fund, or cooperative (and all cultural, sports, and youth associations within these organizations) automatically became a party member. Political action was shaped by the propaganda committee, while party leadership rested with the central committee, which included a representative from each affiliated organization. The minutes of party meetings therefore provide insight into the political and social life of a medium-sized city like Turnhout. 

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