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             LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                                    HT 2900 – ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

Date & Time : 02-05-2006/FORENOON     Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART A                     (4 x 5 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following in not exceeding 100 words each.

 

1. Definition of Archives
2. Private Archives
3. Archival Organisation
4. Lamination
5. Conservation Treatment
6. SWARBICA

 

PART B                     (2 x 10 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any TWO of the following in not exceeding 200 WORDS each.

 

7. Explain the evolution of Archives
8. Write a note on Tamilnadu Archives
9. Describe the objectives and structure of Archives
10. Bring out the method of Vacuum Fumigation to preserve the records.

 

PART C                     (3 x 20 = 60 marks)

 

Answer any THREE of the following in not exceeding 1200 WORDS each.

 

11. Enumerate the aims, functions, uses and the importance of the Archives.
12. Describe in detail the types of record management and the role of the Archivist.
13. Examine the biological and atmospheric factors necessary for the preservation of

records.

14. Evaluate the role of IHRC in the management of records.
15. Write an essay on Reprography.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

LT 02

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

HT 4810 – ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date & Time: 20/04/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00          Dept. No.                                                          Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART A (4X5=20 Marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following in not exceeding 100 words each.

 

1. India Office in London.
2. Index of Records.
3. Microfilming of Documents.
4. ‘Optimum temperature in record rooms’.
5. Retention schedule.
6. Thymol Fumigation.

 

PART B (2X10= 20 Marks)

 

Answer any TWO of the following in not exceeding 200 words each.

 

1. Evaluate the contribution of H.H.Dodwell to the treasure house of Archives in India.
2. How is Archives maintained? Who is responsible for maintaining the Archival sources?
3. Briefly explain the advantages of Automation of Archives.
4. What are the various functions of Archives?

 

PART C (3X20= 60 Marks)

 

Answer any THREE of the following in not exceeding 1200 words each.

 

11. Trace the evolution of Archival Institutions in Europe.
12. Assess the historic value of Fort St.George in preserving the Records.

1. Discuss the importance of Indian Historical Records Commission.
2. Explain in detail the various methods of preservation of Records.
3. Write an account of Private Archives in India.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

AK 45

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

HT 4810 – ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 23-04-08                  Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART A (4X5=20 Marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following in 100 words each.

 

1. Ranganathan.
2. Dr. B.S. Baliga.
3. Thymol Fumigation.
4. Retention Schedule of Records.
5. A.Sarada(1938).
6. Chiffon Mending.

 

PART B (2X10= 20 Marks)

 

Answer any TWO of the following in 200 words each.

 

1. Write a short profile of Macqueen and how did he preserve the records in Tamilnadu Archives?
2. Give a brief account of Fire-Safeguards in Archives.
3. Write a note on the origin and growth of Madras Secretariat.
4. “The custody of non-current and semi-current records is the responsibility of every office and department”- Evaluate.

 

PART C (3X20= 60 Marks)

 

Answer any THREE of the following in 1200 words each.

 

1. Trace the meaning, growth and progress of Archives in the world.
2. Assess the Records Management in Government offices and Private sectors.
3. Critically examine the formation of Indian Historical Records Commission and highlight its contributions.
4. Discuss the Automation system of Archives.
5. “Can Archives be called as the laboratory of Research Scholars?”- Justify.

 

 

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