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preliminary inventory
n. A listing of the contents and condition of a collection made before processing.Notes
A preliminary inventory is often made on receipt of a collection to provide basic physical and intellectual control over the materials. During processing, the preliminary inventory may be revised to reflect changes in order and weeding of materials, and notes may be added to give more detail or indicate any access restrictions.-
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