Methodology

Archive research precedes publication and is organized around provenance, corroboration, precise language, and transparent uncertainty.

Research and verification

Sources are reviewed for identity, relevance, authority, date, relationship to the record, and consistency with other evidence. The Archive distinguishes verified facts from allegations, disputed claims, court findings, unresolved questions, and editorial interpretation.

Provenance

Published records retain stable Archive identifiers and source context. Citations should make it possible to understand what supports a statement without exposing restricted notes, private correspondence, or material that has not been approved for publication.

Updates

Records may be revised when stronger documentation becomes available, a legal posture changes, or a verified correction is required. Material changes should be recorded without silently rewriting the history of the public record.

The editorial standards govern public language, while the corrections policy explains how new evidence is assessed.