Definition:
n.~ a written agreement that serves as the formal expression of the terms of a gift to a repository, including the terms of the transfer of ownership of records and/or intellectual property rights.
Note:
Donor agreements may specify use restrictions, relevant policies and procedures to be used in the management of the records, or other terms on which the donor and the repository agree.
Related terms:
deed of gift, gift agreement, donation of gift, certificate of gift, donation agreement
Distinguish from:
certificate of deposit, deposit agreement
Citation:
Behrnd-Klodt, Menzi L. Navigating Legal Issues in Archives.(Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2008), p. 42‒55.
Congressional Papers Roundtable Newsletter, January 1993 (Society of American Archivists), p. 3.
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