Aquisição de documentos pessoais por doação nas instituições públicas

Abstract

This study discusses the relevance of managing personal documents in public archival institutions, focusing on the analysis of the process these documents undergo from acquisition to public access. The work aims to understand how archives are handled and how the community can contribute to preserving collective memory. The donation of personal and historical documents to trustworthy institutions is emphasized as it ensures their integrity and preservation over time. The research also covers document management within archival institutions, advocating for the selective acquisition of these collections based on institutional policies that recognize their social, historical, and scientific importance. The study provides bibliographic, descriptive, and informative insights to assist and guide individuals interested in donating their documents, including aspects of organization, selection, and identification of items of public interest. It highlights that documents often remain stored due to a lack of guidance on proper procedures or the absence of suitable preservation facilities. It concludes that despite the significant importance of managing personal documents, there are still challenges in implementing effective institutional policies. Therefore, a key focus of this thesis is the community's role in preserving collective memory.