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Appropriate file structure can segregate records of long-term value from those of transitory use and thus facilitate appraisal and other archival processes. As a result of carefully considered file design and maintenance, the archivist can accession reco

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Appropriate file structure can segregate records of long-term value from those of transitory use and thus facilitate appraisal and other archival processes. As a result of carefully considered file design and maintenance, the archivist can accession records with most of the weeding or purging already completed.

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