Why couldn't you leave the photographs in the original order and create a two-part finding aid: part 1 with original order, part 2 with chronological order? You would then be fulfilling the prime directive of archival science (original order) and meeting the perceived user needs (chronological finding aid). Russell D. James, M.A. MLIS student Louisiana State University [log in to unmask] Professional portfolio http://www.geocities.com/russelldjames A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>