Historical Manuscripts Commission

The Historical Manuscripts Commission (HMC) is a UK organization that helps preserve and manage historical documents and manuscripts. It works to record and make accessible important historical records held in archives, libraries, and private collections. The HMC promotes research into these materials, ensuring they are properly cataloged and understood. By facilitating access to historical documents, the Commission plays a vital role in enhancing public knowledge of the nation’s history and heritage, supporting historians, researchers, and the general public in their quest for understanding the past.