Contemporary Witnesses

Contemporary Witnesses in Conversation

A contemporary witness project is planned in which former employees will be interviewed. Their memories and experiences will be recorded in personal conversations and thus preserved for the future.

The interviews will be edited during the course of the project and made available here at a later date. We will provide updates and information on the availability of the contributions at this location.

Further areas of research

Public-benefit financing

Corporate Archives explores the question of how the historical corporate purpose of Erste Bank and Sparkassen – serving the public benefit – has been put into practice.

Branch History

A brief history of the long development of Erste branches: from their beginnings in 1819 to the present day.

Legal Framework

The historical and social significance of the legal and organisational forms that Erste österreichische Spar-Casse has assumed since its foundation.

Contemporary Witnesses

Former employees share their memories and experiences in interviews.