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An archive is a repository or collection of historical documents or records, often containing primary sources. "They are contemporary records created by individuals and organizations as they go about their business and therefore provide a direct window on past events. They can come in a wide range of formats, including written, photographic, moving image, sound, digital, and analog. Archives are held by public and private institutions and individuals around the world".