Suggestions

Hi Rosie

As others have said, good content so far. I really liked your introduction. It gives a nice overview of the many types of corporate archives. As far as suggestions go, you might consider case studies or something similar just to show the diversity of corporate archives or even use case studies to show the issues facing them (the Enron Scandal comes to might). Also, while not strictly about corporate archives, you may want to discuss how some corporations donate their records to archival institutions. James Fogerty wrote an article in American Archivist (60) about the Minnesota Historical Society and the problems they faced when collecting such records. It's more focused on the nature of corporate records rather than corporate archives but it might be worth including.

Kelly

Thanks for the suggestions!

I have some case studies already, but didn't think quoting them was worth it in the initial draft. I know better now, and plan to incorporate them a bit better.

As for adding stuff about Historical Societies, I'm not sure about that. My knee-jerk reaction is "no", just because that seems like a whole other rabbit hole. Is there something you're think, specifically, that I should add?

Hi Rosie,

I too am experiencing the rabbit hole with some of my own topics and deciding what to include. In that regard, I don't think you need specifically need a section on historical societies because they aren't strictly related to the topic at hand. Maybe include a reading in a "Further Reading" section or a brief mention in the wiki if you feel it's relevant but I don't think it's by any means necessary.

Kelly

HI Rosie,

The wiki is coming along nicely. I like the layout out of the content, the only thing I would suggest is placing "Users/Patrons" in "Outreach" or placing "Users/Patrons" before the "Outreach" Section. My thinking is it would explain the types of users of corporate archives and then flow into the kinds of outreach done for the clients.

Kelly