Series (level of arrangement)
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Definition
Documents arranged systematically or maintained as a unit because they relate to a particular function or subject, result from the same activity, have a particular form, or because of some other relationship arising out of their creation or, arising out of their receipt and use.
Source: Canadian Council of Archives. Rules for Archival Description, Glossary (July 2008).
Introduction
Series are the principal intellectual “groupings” of archival material. Many series contain groups of related papers called sub-series.
Related terms
Sub-series