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.
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.
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.
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
Count down the top 100 U.S. business events of the 20th century, ranking 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