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For detailed instructions on packing and transferring material see the Acquisitions/Accessioning documentation. For the purposes of this manual, processing begins once a gift agreement is signed (for personal archives), material is transferred to Distinctive Collections, and an accession record is started.
Mission statement
The Distinctive Collections processing team is responsible for arranging and describing archival collections and rare items in a variety of formats. We do this work to steward evidence of the past for long-term preservation and access for all. We strive to understand our biases and limitations, and actively work towards inclusivity and social justice.
Processing tenets and philosophy
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