archival collection
[/ɑːrˈkaɪvəl kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: archival collections / coleções arquivísticas
coleção arquivística
1. A systematically organized group of documents, records, photographs, manuscripts, or other materials preserved for historical, legal, or research purposes
The university's archival collection includes letters from the founding faculty dating back to 1887.
A coleção arquivística da universidade inclui cartas do corpo docente fundador datando de 1887.
2. Materials held in an archive that are catalogued and maintained according to professional standards for preservation and access
Researchers can access the archival collection through the library's digital database.
Os pesquisadores podem acessar a coleção arquivística através do banco de dados digital da biblioteca.
3. A curated assemblage of historical items, often thematic, maintained by institutions for scholarly study and public interest
The museum's archival collection of photographs documents urban development over the past century.
A coleção arquivística de fotografias do museu documenta o desenvolvimento urbano no século passado.
In Brazil, institutions like the Arquivo Nacional and state archives maintain significant archival collections. The term 'acervo' is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese institutions and carries prestige in academic circles. In the United States, archival collections are fundamental to American historical research and are housed in institutions ranging from the Library of Congress to local historical societies. The practice of organizing and digitizing archival collections has become increasingly important in both countries for democratizing access to historical materials.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to delve into an archival collection
to mine an archival collection for research
to preserve an archival collection
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