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The archival appraisal of records containing personal information: A RAMP study with guidelines
2. Records containing personal information: definitions, characteristics, and special categories
Introduction
Archival terminology used in this study
Personal information defined
Characteristics of personal information records
Special category: essential personal information records that must be preserved permanently
Special category: the appraisal of personnel records of government employees
Special category: the "'politics of appraisal," genealogy, and informational value
Notes
2. Records containing personal information: definitions, characteristics, and special categories