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Persons 22.19

Rule
22.19

Revise to read:

22.19. DISTINGUISHING TERMS

22.19A. Brief term

22.19A1. If neither a fuller form of name nor dates are available to distinguish between identical personal name headings, add a suitable brief term (such as occupation).

Johannes ( Notary)

Brown, George (Doctor)

Thomas (Anglo-Norman poet}

Smith, John, (Scientist)

Flash, (Dog)

Blake, Francis (Fictitious character)

Rhesus (Legendary character)

All creatures (human, animal, fictitious, legendary) coded as persons. [For human, prefer dates if known); for animals, fictitious and legendary characters [er qualifier to distinguish headings.]

Record an approximate date in an access point as "approximately", or use a question mark following the year. Terms of rank, honour or office are now permitted.