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Originating Continent (Origin)

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Definition:

  • This field contains the name of the continent where the object originated.

Observation:

  • For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list. You may use the following authority list:1

    Africa
    Antarctica
    Asia
    Europe
    North America
    Oceania
    South America

Entry rules:

  1. Enter the full name of the continent; do not use abbreviations.
    Example

    Originating Continent North America
  2. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, enter a space and a question mark after the name of the continent.
    Example

    A button, probably from Europe

     Object Namebutton
    Originating Continent Europe ?
  3. This field may not contain more than one entry.

 
  1. NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. The World - Continents, The Atlas of Canada Website, (http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/reference/international/world/referencemap_view) [Information up to date on June 20, 2006].
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