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Robyns, Marcus C., 1961-

Using functional analysis in archival appraisal : a practical and effective alternative to traditional appraisal methodologies / Marcus C. Robyns.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8108-8797-8 (paperback : alkaline paper) — ISBN 978-0-8108-8798-5 (ebook) 1. Appraisal of archival materials. 2. Archival materials—Valuation. 3. Functional analysis. 4. Archives—Methodology. I. Title.

CD973.A77R63 2014

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2014003717

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