Resources by archive type

Find resources relevant to archive type - including charity archives, business archives and more.

In addition to these resources, the archive community has a number of collaborative networks that you can join.

Resources by archive type

Arts archives

Arts archives include a wide range of disciplines – visual arts, literature, music, dance, theatre and performance.

Business archives

These pages can help you whether you are an archivist within a business, or a business wondering how to preserve and make best use of your archives.

Charity archives

The archives and records of charities, voluntary and third-sector organisations highlight the vital role of the sector in the state and society in the past, present and future.

Higher Education archives

The Higher Education Archive Programme (HEAP) has resources on higher education topics, such as the Advocacy toolkit for higher education archives, and guidance on collecting students' union archives.

Local authority archives

Local authority archives will hold records relating to the governance of the area and the communities that live there.

Private archives

Private archives encompass the archives of non-public organisations including businesses, charities, religious bodies and private individuals.