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Records
Preservation Section
A clearing house and rescue body for archives,
the RPS works to ensure that material of historical interest is deposited
with appropriate record offices.
The
Section also runs a consultancy service for those needing advice on the care
of records. A network of local authority, specialist
and business archive repositories covers the UK. For anyone with archives which they would like to place in safe-keeping,
deciding where to deposit items can be
difficult. The
problem of what to do with archival material is a particularly acute one for
solicitors, who often find themselves storing title deeds and other materials
for old clients who can no longer be traced.
Solicitors cannot sell or destroy these items (which belong to the
client) so the only ethical way of disposal of non-sensitive material is by
depositing it with an appropriate record office on indefinite loan. This means that the material can be
recalled should the original owner reappear and request its return. The
RPS can help solicitors and others by advising on or carrying out, the
transfer of such material to record repositories. It can also visit firms and advise on the care of
records not earmarked for transfer in this way. What are Archives?
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RPS Services
/ Document of Distinction/
Archivist for Hire
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