The specific set of rules which governs the mechanics and coherence of a given language is customarily referred to as syntax. In the context of archival collections, the governing agency wielded by syntax dictates the manner by which archival matter may be accessed and interpreted. A given collection is amassed within specific historical conditions, and [...]
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The Mechanics of Syntax and Database Aesthetics in the United States FSA-OWI Archival File
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