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 Send reply to: Encoded Archival Description List <[log in to unmask]> From: Carol Bartels <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Abstract and RAD rules To: [log in to unmask] > 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 >