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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Encoding Guide. Format

Record: FORMAT
Many records will include a format designation, usually on the fourth line, following the page number. The most common text will be: MS, Xpr, EnlPr, Xerox, microfilm, Photo. These abbreviations and any text following should be coded with the <f> tag. Please note that these abbreviations are not case-sensitive, but the vendor is asked to transcribe it as it appears.

<f>EnlPr</f>

<f>Photo, duplicate in Pictorial file</f>

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