Week 2: History & Development of
Archival Principles and Theory



The Mission Statement


The Archival Process

Understanding Provenance

Understanding Original Order

Historical Context - American, Canadian, and European Application of Provenance & Original Order

NUCMC (1959) -> NISTF (1980s) -> USMARC-AMC (1983) -> EAD (1990s)

Impact of the Annalistes on Archival Acquisitions

Dawson City, Yukon - discovery of rare films


VALUES

HERITAGE AND INFORMATION DISCIPLINES

  • Archivists vs. Librarians
  • Archivists and Museum Curators
  • Archivists and Records Managers

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