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For other uses of the word "Archive", see Archive (disambiguation)

Archives refers to a collection of records, and also refers to the location in which these records are kept. Archives are made up of records which have been created during the course of an individual or organisation's life. In general an archive consists of records which have been selected for permanent or long-term preservation. Records, which may be in any media, are normally unpublished, unlike books and other publications. Archives may also be generated by large organizations such as corporations and governments. The highest level of organization of records in an archive is known as the fonds. Archives are distinct from libraries insofar as archives hold records which are unique. Archives can be described as holding information "by-products" of activities, while libraries hold specifically authored information "products". The word 'archives' is the correct terminology, whereas 'archive' as a noun or a verb is related to computer science. *

Etymology


The word archives (pronounced Ar-kives) is derived from the Greek arkhé meaning government or order (compare an-archy, mon-archy). The word originally developed from the Greek "arkheion" which refers to the home or dwelling of the Archon, in which important official state documents were filed and interpreted under the authority of the Archon.

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UNESCO Archives Portal - Directory of archives worldwide and resources related to records and archives management and to international co-operation in this area.

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives - A non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and dissemination of the history of the North American role in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Collections held at New York University's Tamiment Library
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American Library Association Archives - Searchable, browsable listings of the archives and documents of the American Library Association from the 1920s to the present.

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Archives of the History of American Psychology - Holdings include primary materials from American psychologists, antique instruments used by psychologists, and outdated testing materials.
Meta Description: [ The Archives of the History of American Psychology (AHAP) was established in 1965 at The University of Akron to promote research in the history of psychology by collecting, cataloguing, and preserving the historical record of psychology. ]

International Congress on Archives 2004 - Reports from the congress in several languages.

Maritime Archives and Collections Society - Materials related to marine history and conservation, maritime research, and nautical education.
Meta Description: [ The Archives and Collections Society is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to maritime conservation, research and education ]

National Sound Archive Catalogue - A searchable online catalog of almost 2.5 million sound recordings held by the British Library National Sound Archive (NSA).
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Providence Archives - Records of the Sisters of Providence, and the Providence Health System of the Northwest United States.

Repositories of Primary Sources - A listing of thousands of websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar. Maintained by Terry Abraham at the University of Idaho.
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Standards for Archival Description: A Handbook - Describes technical standards, conventions, and guidelines used by archivists in describing holdings and repositories.
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The Schøyen Collection - Comprised of manuscripts from around the world, spanning 5000 years, held in Norway.
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