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The Records of American Business

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Abstract

Documenting American economic, political, and social development is critical to understanding the American experience and projecting its future. The role of American business in this equation is critical, yet its documentation has been seriously neglected. Despite the vast array of statistics available to quantify output, efficiency, and economic impact, documentation of business operations, decision‑making, and strategic planning is largely lacking. This is due in part to the vast quantity of records generated by most corporations, and by the difficult choices that must be made in determining what can realistically be retained for continuing research use.

How to Cite:

Midwest Archives Conference, (1995) “The Records of American Business”, MAC Newsletter 23(1), 14-15.