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Lifecycle Data Requirements Guide

Table of Contents
Alphabetical Index
Introduction
Abbreviations
Authority Sources
History of Changes
Mandatory Elements
Elements for Record Groups and Collections
Elements for Series, File Units, and Items
Elements for A/V Items
Elements for Archival Creators
Elements for Digital Objects
Elements for Microform Products
Contributions and Related Elements

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Lifecycle Data Requirements Guide

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