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Common features of a manuscript collection's catalog record:
- Title
Comprised usually of a brief label such as "Papers", "Records", or "Collection" and often includes a range of dates represented in the materials.
- Author
Identifies the creator or the collector of the materials.
- Subjects
Lists the topics described or addressed in the materials.
- Description
Estimates the number of items within a collection and the amount of shelf space occupied by the collection.
- Summary
Briefly describes the collection's contents, document types, and subject matter.
- Notes
Often includes the following information:
- Biographical note or organizational history
- List of other relevant collections
- Access options and limitations
- Location
Indicates which library or department holds the materials and provides a unique identifier known as a "call number".
- Web Access
Links to a collection's finding aid.
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