The
Municipal Center for History possesses today a rich archive
that consists of the Volos Municipality archive (1883-1982),
46 private archives concerning directly or indirectly the
city and its greater area, archives of old industrial enterprises,
as well as important material of building plans, maps, aerial
photos, transparencies and photos.
The
library of Volos's Municipal Center for History and Documentation
started operating in 1992, its aim being the collection,
administration, utilization and promotion of any kind or
form of printed documents.
From the first year the Municipal Centre for Historical Research and Documentation (DI.K.I.) is organizing various events. Aim of this events, is the promotion of the city's history and physiognomy and the public announcement of contemporary scientific data, language and art, with events, educational programs and publications.
The events includes presentations of writers, congresses, meetings, lectures, exhibitions, educational and training programs. For their success DI.K.I. is collaborating with various scientific and cultural institutions, in local and national level.