Enrico Fermi, the Italian-born physicist, later to become an American citizen, whose work led to the first controlled nuclear reaction and the development of the atomic bomb. HAI has produced numerous books, special studies and oral history projects documenting the nation's nuclear program.

History Associates Incorporated offers a broad range of historical, archival, and records management services. Odds are your organization has been faced with one or more of the challenges that our experts routinely tackle. Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions and see if they describe your circumstances.

Q. Why should my organization care about its history?

A. The weight of the past exerts a strong pull on every organization. Employee turnover, mergers and acquisitions, and short-term management decisions, however, can put long-term institutional memory at risk. Properly understood and effectively conveyed history can be a powerful tool for meeting current goals and attaining future objectives. Go to Historical Research and Writing.

Q. Our offices are full of old records—what should we keep or throw away?

A. Sooner or later you'll need to decide how to manage your information—whether in paper format or in electronic format. HAI can help with a long-term records management system. We help you decide which records may be immediately discarded; we develop a records retention and disposition schedule for all records; and we identify those records of permanent value you need to retain. Go to Information Resources Management.

Q. How can history help build our case in a legal action stemming from events that occurred years ago?

A. HAI researchers use their knowledge of past institutional operation to guide them in searching a wide range of publicly available records collections. We locate documentary evidence crucial to a variety of legal matters. To place the evidence in its proper historical context, our researchers identify surviving witnesses or even provide expert testimony to authenticate the research. HAI's work products help attorneys to effectively access the evidence collected and understand how the available historical record fits into their legal strategies. Go to Historical Research for Litigation.

Q. Our organization has questions about past overseas activities. How can we surmount language and cultural barriers to find these answers?

A. As the world has become a smaller place, few institutions can afford to ignore their international heritage. HAI can help you place your past in a global context. Our historians and archivists can bridge language and cultural gaps to answer key questions and help you understand how your international history may affect present and future concerns. Go to International Services.

Q. Our organization is interested in historical, archival, and records management services but is located on the West Coast. Who can provide the kind of attention that we need?

A. HAI's Western Area Office makes the company's full range of services available not only to clients on the West Coast but also to those who require a West Coast presence. Whether it's historical research and writing or an archives and records management project you have in mind, we are nearby and ready to work closely with you to get the job done. Go to Western Area Office.