Patrimonial archives and medieval history: the necessary dialogue / Daniel Piñol Alabart
Piñol Alabart, DanielEn:
Imago Temporis. Medium Aevum, num. VIII (2014) , p. 357-378
This article expounds on the importance of patrimonial archives for the understanding of medieval history, specifically in Catalonia. The problems surrounding this particular type of archives will be presented in order to grasp their significance. The main issue is accessibility, which, in turn, poses several difficulties for researchers attempting to study these holdings. Possible solutions will also be suggested. The article focuses on a particular patrimonial archive, the Fontcuberta Archive, whose features and medieval holdings will be properly described. We will also deal with the actions currently in progress in order to provide access for the scientific community.