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Describing Archives: A Content Standard Version 2022.0.1.1
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  • PDF Version 2019.0.3
    • Preface
    • Statement of Principles
    • Overview of Archival Description
    • Part I
      • Introduction to Describing Archival Materials
      • Chapter 1: Levels of Description
      • Chapter 2: Identity Elements
      • Chapter 3: Content and Structure Elements
        • 3.1 Scope and Content (Required)
        • 3.2 System of Arrangement (Added Value)
      • Chapter 4: Conditions of Access and Use Elements
      • Chapter 5: Acquisition and Appraisal Elements
      • Chapter 6: Related Materials Elements
      • Chapter 7: Notes Element
      • Chapter 8: Description Control Element
    • Part II
      • Introduction to Archival Authority Records
      • Chapter 9: Archival Authority Records
      • Chapter 10: Form of the Name
      • Chapter 11: Description of the Person, Family, or Corporate Body
      • Chapter 12: Related Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families
      • Chapter 13: Authority Record Management
      • Chapter 14: Related Archival Materials and Other Resources
      • Sample Archival Authority Record
    • Changelog
    • Appendices

    Chapter 3

    Content and Structure Elements

    • 3.1 Scope and Content (Required)
    • 3.2 System of Arrangement (Added Value)
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