Identity elements
Reference code
MS 239
Name and location of repository
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.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
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.
Generated finding aid
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
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