This archive guide is intended as an open project. The information presented here can and should be completed. What are the options for contributing?
Information on documents or collections (data donations)
- We are happy to add further data from archive institutions or private individuals to the database.
- The data can be supplied in more or less detail. E.g. as a structured data collection or as simple text.
- There is a list of the most important search terms.
- Contact details and information on how to view and use the documents should also be listed.
- In the project presentation, the subject area to be narrowed down is described in more detail.
Collaboration on the thesaurus
- The thesaurus data can be entered directly into Wikidata. Wikidata offers the appropriate Instructions for this purpose.
- For larger amounts of data, such as lists of persons, the tools OpenRefine and QuickStatements are also available.
- Using the free knowledge database Wikidata offers a number of benefits:
- The data is immediately available. Other projects can build on it. Information from different sources can be merged.
- Wikidata makes it possible to break away from Eurocentric concepts such as king, sultan or chieftain. More appropriate terms can be defined and data objects can be associated with these terms.
You can also help by providing general information and additions
- References to existing publications, including lists of sources used in them
- References to archives that have not yet been considered
- Notes on errors