Translations:Breng je archief en collectie(s) in kaart/6/en

Ideally, you’ll also have time to find information about the organisation’s history:

• What did the organisation used to do? What is it doing now? Draw up an overview of your organisation’s work, including its key tasks and any supporting activities (e.g. finance, personnel administration, property and building management, communications...) Each of these activities could result in items for your archive and collections, and the overview should give you an idea of the types of documents and objects you might find. Changes to the organisation’s operations can explain the presence or absence of certain types of archive documents.
• What are the key moments in the organisation’s history? Note the date it was founded alongside details of any acquisitions, mergers, demergers and changes to the name or organisational structure (e.g. transition from unincorporated association to non-profit organisation). Also check whether there have been any events or incidents where heritage items might have been lost, such as a fire, flooded basement, burglary or computer crash, etc. This information can help you contextualise the archive and collections you are classifying, and trace information about older documents or missing files.
• Who were and are the key figures in the organisation? The founder(s), directors and governing bodies (executive board, general assembly) have a major influence on the archive. Who else contributes or has contributed to achieving your objectives? Are they connected to the organisation as employees or external stakeholders?