Donald G. Tritt Library
Named for one of the founders of the Swiss Center and one of its
most generous benefactors, the Donald G. Tritt Library is collecting
the artifacts and books of those who journeyed from Switzerland to
North America.
This will be a research library open to students, scholars and the general public.
The growing collection already contains of over 8,000 volumes on
Swiss history, immigration, art, science, education, business and
contemporary life. The collection contains rare books, papers, letters
and other artifacts donated by individuals and Swiss organizations. Its
earliest book is a history of Switzerland, published by the Elzevir
Press in 1627 in Latin.
Continually expanding, this collection will give genealogical and
historical researchers access to a range of information pertaining to
Swiss contributions to the world community.Some of the most prominent
collections already slated for archiving at the Swiss Center include
those of Professor Donald Tritt, Professor Regula and Heinz Meier, as
well as the Swiss Institute of New York. Another recent addition to the
collection was received from Dr. Karen Gasser of Colorado. The
collection includes volumes from her father, Robert-Louis Gasser, once
the Honorary Swiss Consul in Denver.
Artifacts of the immigration experience will also be displayed,
along with photographs and framed memorabilia, prints and maps of
Switzerland and records of Turner and Schwingen Clubs from across North
America.
Learn about Tritt Library donations by clicking here.
The Sister Republics Exhibit
The Swiss Center of North America is home to The Sister Republics Exhibit, commemorating the long relationship between two of the world's oldest democracies.
