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Association of Business Historians                                            http://www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/abh/                                             Leading UK professional association dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about Business History. Its members are mostly scholars at universities and research institutions.

The Harry W. Bass Business History Collection                    http://libraries.ou.edu/info/index.asp?id=15                                      Contains books, microforms, videos, and journals on a number of topics including the histories of business leaders and firms, and the economic, social, and political forces that influence the role of business in society.

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The Business Archives Council                                              http://www.businessarchivescouncil.org.uk/                                Established in 1934, objects of the Council are to promote the preservation of business records of historical importance, to supply advice and information on the administration and management of both archives and modern records, and to encourage interest in the history of business in Britain.

Business History Prizes                                              http://www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/abh/otherprizes.htm                              Prizes awarded for best article, book dissertation, work associated with Business History.

Business History Review                                            http://www.hbs.edu/bhr/                                                                Since 1926 , quarterly publication of original research by historians, economists, sociologists and scholars of business administration. Ongoing mission is to encourage and aid the study of the evolution of business in all periods and in all countries.

Business History Society of Japan                                        http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/bhs

Business History Unit at London School of Economics              http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/BHU/                                        Established in 1978 by LSE and Imperial College London via a trust fund established by leading UK businesses. It was the first research centre of its kind in Europe and remains the UK's leading centre for business history research. Its primary aim is to promote work in all aspects of business history, capitalising on its premier reputation and status as an international centre.

California Business History                                       http://www.californiabusinesshistory.com

Centre for Business History in Scotland (CBH)                        http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/BusinessHistory/                                 Scotland's only research unit in the discipline was inaugurated in 1989. The prime objective of the CBH is to encourage, facilitate and conduct research in all aspects of business history, with particular emphasis on corporate governance, innovation and organisational change.

The Centre for International Business History                            http://www.rdg.ac.uk/CIBH/                                                         Centre for International Business History at Reading University is one of the most innovative business history research groups in Europe, with close links to scholarly societies. Its staff seek to combine a commitment to quality historical scholarship with a search for valid generalisations about business behaviour. They share an interest in developing concepts and frameworks designed to understand both the past of business and its future evolution.

European Business History Association (EBHA)                    http://www.ebha.org/                                                            Established at the end of 1994 as the professional body for individuals interested in the development of business and management in Europe from the earliest time to the present day. The Association aims to promote research, teaching and general awareness of all aspects of European business and management history.

German Association for Business History                       http://www.unternehmensgeschichte.de/english/html/main.htm           Founded in 1976, members consist of both companies and individuals. Today we are the major German research institution in the field of business history.

Hagley Museum and Library                                  http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/                                                      Collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise.

Historical Marker Database                                                              http://www.hmdb.org/                                                                         An organization of self-directed volunteers. This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing marker pages with new photographs, links, information and commentary.

History News Network                                                            http://hnn.us                                                                               Among the many duties: To expose politicians who misrepresent history. To point out bogus analogies. To deflate beguiling myths. To remind Americans of the irony of history. To put events in context. To remind us all of the complexity of history.

History News Service                                                             http://www.h-net.org/~hns/                                                       Informal syndicate of professional historians who seek to improve the public's understanding of current events by setting these events in their historical contexts: 1) by providing "op-ed" articles to the press, 2) by putting reporters and editors in contact with historians, and 3) by trying to improve links between the journalism and historical professions.

The Institute for Business History                             http://www.businesshistory.de/                                                  Founded in 1997, co-operates with global firms, their archives and academics in this field to develop strategies, not just to protect company archives from destruction, but also to aid firms with their future operations.

Museum of American Finance                                        http://www.financialhistory.org/home.htm                                      Founded in 1988, dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market tradition which has made New York City the financial capital of the world.

National Trust for Historic Preservation                                    http://www.preservationnation.org/                                                       1949 - President Harry Truman signed legislation creating The National Trust for Historic Preservation (National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings had launched effort in 1947 to form a National Trust in the United States); private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to protect the irreplaceable places that tell America’s story. Staff at the Washington, DC, headquarters, six regional offices and 29 historic sites work with the Trust’s 270,000 members and thousands of preservation groups in all 50 states.

The Society for Industrial Archaeology                            http://www.sia-web.org/                                                                  SIA encourages the study, interpretation, and preservation of historically significant industrial sites, structures, artifacts, and technology. By providing a forum for the discussion and exchange of information, the Society advances an awareness and appreciation of the value of preserving our industrial heritage.

The Street.com: The Basics of Business History: 100 Events That Shaped a Century                                                                                             http://www.thestreet.com/basics/countdown/748433.html                     Top 100 U.S. business events of the 20th century, ranking of the signal points, inventions, ideas and companies from least important to most.

Stock Naked: Uncovering a Company History                   http://www.sls.lib.il.us/reference/por/features/99/comphist.html


  

 

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