There isn't a single rule in RAD (Rules for Archival Description) which is
equivalent to <abstract>. As you will be aware, according to the the tag
library <abstract> is often based on (well, abstracted from) <bioghist> and
<scopecontent> (at the fonds/collection level), or <arrangement>,
<bioghist>, <physdesc>, and <scopecontent> (at lower levels). Each of
these elements has a RAD equivalent, but let me know if you need more
details.
Tim Hutchinson
Date sent: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:56:10 -0600
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From: Carol Bartels <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Abstract and RAD rules
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> Hi,
>
> Does any one know what if any RAD rules would be used when constructing the
> abridged statements for the <abstract> tag?
>
> Cordially,
> Carol Bartels
> Documentation Coordinator
> The Historic New Orleans Collection
>
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