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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Version 2022.0.1.1
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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
Chapter 4: Conditions of Access and Use Elements
Chapter 5: Acquisition and Appraisal Elements
Chapter 6: Related Materials Elements
Chapter 7: Notes Element
7.1 Notes (Added Value)
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 7
Notes Element
7.1
Notes (Added Value)