Irina Volguina Floppy Disks

Floppy Disks

Identity elements

Reference code

MS 239

Level of description

Collection

Title

Irina Volguina Floppy Disks

Date(s)

  • 1996-2002 (Creation)

Extent

12 floppy disks

Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

The Irina Volguina Floppy Disks collection contains 12 3.5" floppy disks. The disks document the cancer registry and other work she did with Armin Weinberg.

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Conditions governing access

Open for research.

Physical access

Materials in good condition.

Technical access

Need computer to view access files. Some file formats may not have access files.

Conditions governing reproduction

Privacy and copyright restriction may apply.

Languages of the material

  • English
  • Russian

Scripts of the material

  • Cyrillic
  • Latin

Language and script notes

Finding aids

Yes. A list of all files on disks is available.

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Acquisition and appraisal elements

Custodial history

Deed-4

Immediate source of acquisition

Irina Volguina brought floppy disks to archive during visit with Armin Weinberg, circa 2018. Year needs to be confirmed.

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No accruals are expected.

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Specialized notes

  • Processing information: Masking tape left sticky residue on disks which was cleaned off with alcohol. Each disk placed in acid-free paper sleeve with ID# and stored in box, DM 001.
  • Processing information: Files processed and a logical copy of each disk was transferred to the digital collection drive (DCD) using Data Accessioner. Fixity information in DCD.
  • Citation: Irina Volguina Floppy Disks; MS 239; John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center, Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library. Please cite the box and folder numbers where appropriate.

Alternative identifier(s)

TARO

00344

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Physical storage

  • Shelf: 4.37