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An archive is a collection of historical documents and records that are carefully preserved and organized for study and reference. Archives matter because they provide evidence of the past and help us understand how institutions, communities, and societies have developed over time.
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- Etymology
- History
- Users and institutions
- Academic
- Business (for profit)
- Government
- Church
- Motion pictures, film, and audio and video tape
- Non-profit
- Web archiving
- Dark archives
- Other
- Standardization
- Protection
- Limitations and alternatives
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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An archive is an accumulation of historical records or materials, in any medium, or the physical facility in which they are located.