Notes

Notes can be used at the collection, series, file, or item level.

The following notes are required at the collection level for minimum level description.

Type of Note	Overview
Abstract	A brief description of the context and content of materials.
Appraisal	An element for documenting decisions and actions related to assessing the archival value and disposition of the materials being described.
Arrangement
Biographical / Historical
Conditions Governing Access
Conditions Governing Use
Custodial History
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Physical Location
Preferred Citation
Processing Information
Scope and Contents

Note Fields

See individual entries for more information about each note type.