This small-format exhibition delves into the importance and content of Telefónica's audiovisual archive. It showcases materials from the company's history, starting from the 1920s, offering insights into the evolution of telecommunications and their social impact.
Tesoros ocultos: el Archivo audiovisual de Telefónica is a focused exhibition that introduces visitors to the Telefónica Audiovisual Archive, exploring its significance, content, and conservation efforts. The exhibition serves as a glimpse into the historical technological heritage of Telefónica, a valuable collection of objects, documents, and audiovisual materials crucial for understanding 20th-century communication technology and its social context.
Fundación Telefónica manages and safeguards the company's historical documentary collection, dating back to its founding in 1924. To preserve Telefónica's memory and that of the country, the foundation has undertaken cataloging and selective digitization of its materials. The archive includes photographs, audio recordings, and a wide array of audiovisual pieces that reflect the evolution of society, the economy, and telecommunications. The exhibition highlights early films from the 1920s documenting the implementation of the new telephone system, as well as later pieces for television and innovative advertising spots, offering a visual narrative of Spain's progress and the company's role within it.
