Testimonials

We work with a diverse list of clients from corporate, government, legal, and nonprofit organizations. Here is a sample of what they have to say about our work:

From our corporate history projects

“Partnering with History Associates, Incorporated was the single most important decision we made as we took on the task of documenting our company history.  Their experience in conducting research and oral histories, and finding a powerful storyline was invaluable. The authors and support staff were highly professional, and a true pleasure to work with.  The final product from HAI exceeded even our high expectations.”

James O. Ellis, Jr., President and CEO, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations

"The writing flows with an authenticity that resonates."

Author, international businessman, and former employee Robert C. Helander, on A company With a Mission: Rodman Rockefeller and the International Basic Economy Corporation, 1947-1985

"Intelligent, informative, and honest to a fault."

Historian John Kenly Smith, on the DuPont history book, From the Banks of the Brandywine to the Miracles of Science

"With History Associates' help we were able to meet our production deadlines and produce a company history that is a well-written and beautifully crafted memento of a corporate milestone we are proud to share with employees, customers, and shareholders."

Daniel Ritz, director of investor relations for Bausch & Lomb regarding Bausch & Lomb: Perfecting Vision, Enhancing Life for 150 Years

"The interviews are an unparalleled body of information."

SEC Historical Society executive director Carla Rosati regarding History Associates' oral history work for the SEC's Women Commissioners Project.

"We are very happy with the work History Associates did for our 40th History Book.  They worked closely with us to stay within our budget and timeframe for the project -- and the quality of the work they did was excellent."

James Crouch, CRIHB executive director, on Caring & Curing: A History of the Indian Health Service

"From start to finish, Adrian and the others involved have simply been a pleasure to work with. We are proud of the job you and your organization did on this meaningful project, and look forward to sharing the superb result."

Pete Mackey, director of public affairs, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation on Jack Kent Cooke: A Career Biography

"I want to thank all of you at History Associates - and I know my partners join me in this - for producing a beautiful, readable and informed book about Hogan & Hartson.  It was very professionally done, and it helped make our 100th year celebration particularly satisfying."

Barrett Prettyman of Hogan & Hartson, regarding the book The Heart of it All

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From our exhibit development projects

"HAI plays a role from concept through construction administration."

Todd Kinser, Gallagher & Associates project manager, on History Associates' work for the National World War II museum

"It's probably the most comprehensive exhibition on this subject to date."

Mark Schaming, director of exhibitions and programs at the New York State Museum, regarding History Associates' work for the 9/11 Exhibit at the Caen Peace Memorial in Normandy, France

"Judge Kelly Goto found the depth of immersion impressive, as well as the level of research and presentation of complex materials."

Quoted from the review of the National World War I Museum Interactive Exhibit upon winning the HOW, Interactive Design Award

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From our interpretive planning projects

"The interpretation at Third Winchester is a huge success story. Visitation among tourists and local residents is higher than we ever expected."

Jim Campi, Civil War Trust director of communications

"Of all the sites I've visited in the last two years, the best interpreted in my opinion is the CWPT's Third Winchester Battlefield. Great maps. Great illustration. And most of all, a text summary of the events that prompts the visitor to walk the fields and see for themselves."

Craig Swain, on-line reviewer of historical markers

"The cemetery has always had this extremely powerful emotional component. What was lacking was a story to go with the names written on the headstones."

Macarena Aristegui of the American Battle Monuments Commission

"The historical research is solid and easy to read and reread at you leisure. Great videos, images, and design. The app combines history, technology, and the user experience beautifully."

Customer review of the Gettysburg Battle App on iTunes

"Along with the Gettysburg Battlefield app the Fredericksburg Battle app represents ground-breaking integration of history with GPS and iPhone technology to change the way we understand these battles."

Customer review of the Fredericksburg Battle App on iTunes

"I live in Fredericksburg, and am always quick to criticize when I find anything about the Battle of Fredericksburg that I think is incorrect. This app is outstanding. I plan to purchase Gettysburg now, and the others as soon as they are release."

Customer review of the Fredericksburg Battle App on iTunes

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From our historical research projects

"I have worked with HAI on at least three matters and they are outstanding. They have literally saved us millions of dollars based on their historical archival work."

Gerry Caron, Cabot Corporation Counsel, on History Associates' historical research on various Superfund sites

"History Associates Inc. has been meticulous in its investigation, going well beyond the original scope of the research. Twelve research historians spent more than 3,500 hours to contact or visit over 75 research archives and examine individual property records at 39 Louisiana parishes."

JPMorgan Chase spokesperson, regarding History Associates' work on slavery disclosure investigation

"We would have had a much more difficult, if not impossible, time proving our case, but for the documents and information provided to us by the experienced folks at History Associates."

Linda Tape, attorney at Husch Blackwell, adding that the work done by History Associates contributed significantly to a $1 million settlement for their chemical manufacturer client

"Thank you so much for your presentation on Civil War research - our guests learned so much about the incomparable Civil War holdings of the National Archives. In addition, your case studies of actual research projects really helped them understand the power of using original records to answer historical questions. I heard several enthusiastic and positive comments from our visitors about your talk, including from the tour guide."

Stefanie R. Mathew, Director of Development at the Foundation for the National Archives, regarding Jamie Rife's presentation "Civil War Research at NARA," September 2011

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From our archival services projects

"I am very impressed with the professionalism and competence of History Associates Archivists.  They yield predictably excellent outcomes."

Shaun J. Hardy, Librarian, Carnegie Institution of Washington

"The donation of this collection with the help of HAI to the Huntington Library insures that the collection is well taken care of and is made available to historic scholars."

Thomas Taylor, Southern California Edison's manager of biological and archaeological resources, regarding History Associates' work on their archival collection

From our records management projects

"I was so impressed with History Associates' experienced staff and quality services, it was an easy decision to contract with them again."

Mabi Covarrubias Plisky, City Clerk, City of San Buenaventura

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