Editing historical documents a handbook of practice / [electronic resource] :
Michael E. Stevens, Steven B. Burg.
- Walnut Creek, Calif. : AltaMira Press, c1997.
- 264 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
- American Association for State and Local History book series .
- American Association for State and Local History book series. .
"Published in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History, the Association for Documentary Editing, and the State Historical Society of Wisconsin."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-256) and index.
What, why, how, and for whom? -- Selection and arrangement of documents -- General principles of transcription and proofreading -- Transcription: types of sources -- Presenting the text -- Principles of annotation -- Forms of annotation -- Special issues of access and indexing -- Front and back matter.
Editing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Manuscripts--Editing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. History--Sources--Publishing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Edition--Guides, manuels, etc. Manuscrits--Edition--Guides, manuels, etc. Histoire--Sources--Edition--Guides, manuels, etc. Geschiedschrijving. Teksten. Redactie. Edición--Manuales. Primera Jornada de Catalogación.