Research Log
The internal research log records search queries, decisions, downloads, and open questions. It is the provenance backbone of the archive. Selected highlights are summarized below.
Key Facts
- Open questions are published so uncertainty stays visible.
- Research decisions prefer primary sources and official repositories over lore.
- Downloads are tracked separately with source URL, date, file type, and justification.
- Unresolved suppression claims remain labeled until exact documents are found.
Current Open Questions
- Which Tesla Museum catalog numbers are publicly accessible online?
- Which LOC microfilm items are digitized and downloadable?
- Which claims about suppression or confiscation can be corroborated with primary documents?
- Which repositories require in‑person access (NYPL, APS, Smithsonian Swezey papers) and what are their workflows?
Evidence Policy
We separate evidence from interpretation. If a claim does not have primary evidence, it is labeled as an allegation. This protects the archive’s credibility and makes future updates traceable.
How to Contribute
If you have verified scans, finding aids, or repository access, please share the metadata and access conditions. We will log the source and integrate it with proper citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why publish open questions?
Open questions make uncertainty visible and help prevent lore from being presented as settled evidence.
Can outside researchers contribute?
Yes. Contributions should include source metadata, repository links, access conditions, and any reproduction constraints.
Related Research Workflow
Continue with adjacent source pages and tools.