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archival

[ahr-kahy-vuhl] / ɑrˈkaɪ vəl /


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Then came an archival clip of Parton introducing “Appalachian Mountains” the year it came out.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The sisters are learning the business side of their father’s career, including tracking who owns every work as well as encouraging museum shows and keeping an eye out for fakes, among other archival efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The discovery of his 1851 memoir, combined with evidence O'Keeffe located in newspapers and other archival records, shows that his story continued for more than two decades beyond that assumed date.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

The majority of the film’s narrative is communicated through on-screen text — translations of archival material, superimposed in English over their original printed matter.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

I also relied on extensive archival photos and documents, scientific and historical research, and the personal journals of Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah Lacks.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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