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What kind of images do some people associate with the word 'archives'?
Dusty storage rooms and websites for downloading podcasts
What are some examples of old archival materials mentioned in the text?
Parchment codices and black and white photographs
What were the majority of archival materials two centuries ago?
Two-dimensional, manually created items
What types of items may be included in the holdings of archival institutions today?
E-mail messages, relational databases, YouTube videos, and interactive web pages
What do some people imagine when they think of 'archives'?
Electronic back-up copies of corporate reports or membership databases
Test your knowledge of archives with this quiz! Explore the diverse images and meanings that the word 'archives' can evoke, from dusty storage rooms to digital repositories. See how much you know about this fascinating topic!
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