Records of permanent value that document company policy, operations, organization, development, or social contributions; illustrates major economic, political, religious, legal, or social trends; portrays significant individual achievements; or sheds light on significant events of our times.

Records that are retained permanently for purposes of enduring value and not necessarily for business purposes. See also Administrative Value, Fiscal Value, Informational Value, Intrinsic Value, and Legal Value (ARMA International).

the value of a document to support historical research