Archive
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Physical Storage
Refers to an actual location where historical or official records are stored, such as a building or room. The library's archive holds original manuscripts.
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Research Usage
Used by researchers or historians to study records, often in academics or legal situations. She spent hours in the archive for her thesis work.
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Public Access
Although archival, materials might be accessible to the public for educational purposes. The national archive is open for students and scholars alike.