Christian Hain

Dr. Christian Hain is a historian working at the Goethe and Schiller Archive in Weimar since 2011. As a researcher affiliated with Bauhaus University Weimar's Children's University program, he specializes in examining the extensive collection of letters addressed to Goethe.

His research focuses on identifying and documenting the correspondents who wrote to Goethe, including their backgrounds, professions, and the various subjects they discussed in their letters. This archival work provides valuable context for researchers studying Goethe's era and connections.

Dr. Hain's work serves as a crucial resource for scholars navigating the massive collection of historical documents, enabling targeted research on specific topics, people, and historical contexts from the period around 1800.

As an active participant in the Children's University program, he aims to spark interest in historical archives among young audiences and encourages visits to the archive to explore its rich historical resources.