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

Arrangement

Fonds

Sub-series