Recollection Wisconsin Gap Analysis: Report from Phase 1

In September of 2019, the Recollection Wisconsin Governing Board and Steering Committee identified a priority to systematically develop the shared collection to foster diversity and inclusion, so that more Wisconsin residents can see their stories represented. To work towards this goal, it was recommended that Recollection Wisconsin undertake a gap analysis to understand current collection coverage and identify collection growth and partnership development opportunities. The first phase of this process worked to identify gaps while future phases might focus on filling the gaps. This report details the findings of that first phase and suggests pathways into the second.

We welcome input from all people or groups who are invested in improving the diversity of representation in Recollection Wisconsin and in the Wisconsin historical record in general. If you have comments, suggestions, or reactions to share, or if you have historical resources of significance to contribute, let us know at info@recollectionwisconsin.org.