State Archives of Tamil Nadu – 2
Preservation and Reprography: In 1920, a separate section for mending the records was started with six members were deputed to
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March 2019
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State Archives of Tamil Nadu – 1
INTRODUCTION In India, Tamil Nadu occupies a unique place in Archives administration. By 1801, the whole of the area which
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Records- Paper, Palm Leaves, Birch Bark, Papyrus, Parchment and Vellum, Textiles and Filing System of Records
Papers Paper has various properties that contribute to its performance, the most notable of which are pH level, strength,
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Importance of Archives
Introduction An archive is an accumulation of historical records or the physical place they are located. Archives contain primary source
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Chemical Deterioration
Introduction Deterioration refers to a change of state of any materials from the original form caused by interplay between the
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The British Records Association
The British Records Association (BRA) is a charity which aims to promote the preservation, understanding, accessibility and study of our recorded heritage
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Physical Deterioration of Records -5
Poor Handling and Storage: Records are easily damaged through handling and improper storage. Papers are often folded, bent, or rolled.
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Physical Deterioration of Records -4
Light Apart from other causes earlier discussed, light can, to a large extent, be regarded as an independent and prime
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Physical Deterioration of Records -3
Water Collections storage areas are frequently placed in attic or basement spaces which are most vulnerable to water damage in
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Physical Deterioration of Records -2
Physical Deterioration of Records -2 The materials of which library and archive collections are composed, namely paper, parchment, palm leaves,