Preserving legacy and making history accessible
Archival Expertise
Led by HAI:
- Professional archival processing and cataloging
- Historical research and interpretation
- Records management and compliance support
- Decades of experience managing complex collections
Digitization & Data Structuring
From physical to digital, done properly
- High-quality digitization of documents, photos, and media
- Metadata creation and structured data frameworks
- OCR and content extraction
- Scalable workflows for large collections
AI-Powered Discovery
Powered by PastView
- Intelligent search across entire collections
- AI-driven tagging and categorization
- Natural language querying
- Machine learning to surface hidden insights
Engaging Digital Experiences
Bring history to life
- Interactive timelines and storytelling
- User-friendly, secure online platforms
- Custom-branded digital archives
- Public or internal access options
Pressures, Possibilities and Precautions
Our partners, History Associates Inc. (HAI) recently conducted a 2026 AI Signature Research Report, drawing on survey responses from professionals working across the heritage, archival, and litigation sectors.
To explore the report findings in more detail, we spoke with Paul Sugden, CEO of PastView.
Built on decades of archival experience
History Associates Incorporated (HAI) brings deep expertise in managing, organizing, and interpreting complex historical collections.
From physical records to born-digital materials, HAI ensures your assets are professionally organized, digitized, and structured with meaningful metadata.
Activate your archives as a strategic asset
HAI and PastView help organizations transform historical materials into structured, searchable digital collections that are easy to explore and share.
Through professional archival processing, digitization, and AI-powered tools, your collections become accessible, usable, and ready to support modern needs.
Instead of remaining in storage, your archives become a valuable resource for research, communications, and institutional knowledge.
Bring your history to life
PastView enables organizations to present their collections through interactive timelines, curated content, and branded digital environments.
Whether for internal audiences or public access, your archives become a powerful storytelling and engagement tool.
Unlock your collections with intelligent search
PastView transforms digitized archives into dynamic, searchable platforms powered by AI and machine learning.
Users can explore collections through natural language queries, automated tagging, and advanced search capabilities, such as OCR, HTR and AVT, making it faster and easier to find relevant information.
Prioritize the access & discovery of your digital collections
Are you a digital collection holder that wants to provide the very best access to your collections online?