Manuscript Level:  Notes

Definition:  A non-defined slot to be used for generic information about the specific manuscript.

Comment:  To be used at the discretion of the inputter to contain, for example, statements about the physical condition of the manuscript, details about the book's ownership, uncertainties about the foliation; in short, anything that is relevant to the manuscript overall. Remember, however, that the contents of this field will only be searchable via the broad key-word search, so when possible give preference to a field specific to the matter at hand, rather than the generic Notes field.

Example:

• Considerable damage from mould on final leaves.
• Returned to Mrs. Pauline Ames Plimpton in July 1950.

Properties:  Data type: Memo (changed 2009-05-04 for vers. 9.0.2; previously: Data type: text. Field size: 255 characters).

Required?:  No.