Where can I find the history of a company?

Asked on 1/23/2009 by Lea Corbin - Videocon
Answered by ABC Staff

Researchers seeking historical information about an old company or an extinct firm may have a fair bit of detective work to do. Researchers at the Library of Congress should begin by searching for any works by or about the company in question in the Library of Congress online catalog, in the Main Card Catalog, and in appropriate bibliographies such as those listed in the Guide to Business History. Resources that may be particularly useful include:

Corporations which are currently in business and have a company web site may include some information about their corporate history on the company site. You may also wish to consult the Directory of Corporate Archives in the United States and Canada.

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