Susanne Beyer in Cologne: Lecture on the Digitalized Nazi Card Index and Memory Culture
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When Family History Becomes Contemporary History: Susanne Beyer in Cologne
On September 16, 2026, the Historical Archive with the Rhenish Image Archive in Cologne opens the space for an evening between research, memory culture, and journalistic precision. Susanne Beyer, author and Spiegel editor, demonstrates with the Spiegel research tool why archives and private research together enable a new understanding of historical responsibility. The lecture combines a reading atmosphere with social relevance and is aimed at anyone interested in contemporary history, source work, and the literary power of precise research. ([stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/vortrag-digitalisierte-nazi-kartei-warum-die-recherchen-der-eigenen-familie-entscheidend-sind-fuer-die-deutsche-erinnerungskultur))
Between Archive and Author: An Evening with Research Depth
Susanne Beyer is one of the prominent voices in German journalism. She studied Germanistics, history, and journalism, has been working at SPIEGEL for many years, and was awarded Journalist of the Year in the Culture category in 2018. Her books and research revolve around family memory, historical abysses, and the question of how personal stories fit into the larger cultural discourse. ([vatmh.org](https://www.vatmh.org/en/stipendiaten/details/susanne-beyer.html?utm_source=openai))
Why This Lecture Matters Literary and Historically
The evening does not merely present facts but makes visible how journalistic research, archival work, and memory culture reinforce each other. Beyer's work on familial and historical traces shows how closely related non-fiction, reportage, and societal self-examination are. Those interested in reading, lectures, and the linguistic quality of smart contemporary interpretation will find here a concentrated literary experience with political depth. ([stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/vortrag-digitalisierte-nazi-kartei-warum-die-recherchen-der-eigenen-familie-entscheidend-sind-fuer-die-deutsche-erinnerungskultur))
Place with History: The Historical Archive in Neustadt/Süd
The event will take place at the Historical Archive with the Rhenish Image Archive at Eifelwall 5 in 50674 Cologne. The access is considered well accessible for wheelchair users, elevators and restrooms are equipped accordingly, and there are aids for blind and visually impaired visitors. Arrival is possible via tram line 18 and bus line 142 to Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv. ([stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/vortrag-digitalisierte-nazi-kartei-warum-die-recherchen-der-eigenen-familie-entscheidend-sind-fuer-die-deutsche-erinnerungskultur))
Free Admission, Registration Recommended
The lecture will be held on September 16, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM and is free of charge. Registration by email is recommended. Thus, the evening offers an easy access to a highly relevant topic that brings literature, journalism, and memory culture into a shared resonance space. ([stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/vortrag-digitalisierte-nazi-kartei-warum-die-recherchen-der-eigenen-familie-entscheidend-sind-fuer-die-deutsche-erinnerungskultur))
Conclusion: This lecture promises a smart, atmospheric evening with historical weight, analytical sharpness, and personal proximity to research. Anyone who wants to experience archives not just as storage but as living places of understanding should attend this date live in Cologne. ([stadt-koeln.de](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/veranstaltungskalender/vortrag-digitalisierte-nazi-kartei-warum-die-recherchen-der-eigenen-familie-entscheidend-sind-fuer-die-deutsche-erinnerungskultur))
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