IHA, Institut pour l'Histoire de l'Aluminium

The IHA resource centre manages a very extensive collection of documents (more than 14 000) - the oldest dating back to 1858 - relating to the history of aluminium, its industrial past, important historical figures, manufacturing processes and its various uses and applications.

From goldsmithing to aeronautics, the multiplicity of uses of this light metal bears witness to the major technical and societal developments of the last 150 years. More

From goldsmithing to aeronautics, the multiplicity of uses of this light metal bears witness to the major technical and societal developments of the last 150 years.

The IHA is the owner of a unique automotive collection of eleven vehicles and three chassis developed by engineer Jean-Albert Grégoire. The collection is presented in the permanent exhibition of the Cité de l'Automobile (“The City of the Automobile”) - National Museum - Schlumpf Collection in Mulhouse and has been classified as a historic collection. More

The IHA manages two important photographic collections, including the " French Aluminium " collection. These collections represent a significant aesthetic and documentary contribution to world’s visual memory of the aluminium industry. More

The IHA manages two important photographic collections, including the "Aluminum Français" collection. Of great documentary and aesthetic value, these collections represent the visual memory of the world of the aluminum industry.

Since its creation in 1986, the IHA has received, as a gifts or on loan, archives that are unused or risk being lost. In order to meet to these needs, IHA has become a centre for the conservation and management of these archives. More

The IHA is also a center for the conservation and management of archives. Researchers can access the archives of the IHA, which is also the scientific intermediary for consulting the archives of the Rio Tinto group in France. More