Technical Help
Tap the expertise of specialists for information of interest to your historical organization. Use the resources listed here as a starting point for educating yourself or preparing to work with consultants.
This list will be augmented as new resources become available.
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How to Start a Historical Organization
Management
Collections
- Digitizing
- Libraries and Archives
- Photographs and Film
- Policies
- Storage
Facilities Management
Finance
Governance
Membership
Personnel
Planning
Publicity
Security, Health and Safety
Volunteers
Preservation
General
Buildings
Disaster Planning and Recovery
Environment
- General
- Lighting
- Humidity and Temperature
Pest Management
Storage
Specific Collections
- Artifacts
- Books
- Furniture and Wood
- Leather and Skin
- Microforms
- Paintings
- Paper and Archives
- Photographs
- Sound Recordings and Magnetic Media
- Textiles
Supplies and Equipment
Research
Interpretation
General
Costumed Interpreters
Evaluation
Exhibits
Historical Markers
History of Interpretation Profession
Interpretive Planning
Public Programs
Publishing
Women's History
