Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik -

The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is a specialized digital and physical repository dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historical Swiss traditional music. Primarily managed by Serge Schmid , the archive focuses on rescuing recordings from obsolete formats like vinyl records (LPs and 78s) and restoring them for modern listeners. Core Mission and Collection

While the Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik is a significant private and regional effort, it exists alongside larger national institutions: Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik

: Based in Altdorf, it acts as a central competence center for Swiss folk music, housing a massive archive of sheet music, literature, and sound recordings. The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is