From a personal viewpoint, I think I'd be inclined to request some proof
from the son, preferably a death certificate - as it will at least
establish whether there are any DPA issues or not.
regards
Su
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From: Lisa Strachan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 12:59 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: family history query
Our archive has had an enquiry recently which has led to a great
deal of discussion and no conclusion so I was hoping someone out
there would have a definitive and, of course, blindingly obvious
answer. The request is from a son for his father's employment
record from a collection we hold. There is very little information
indeed on the actual record but it does include his date of birth
[1921]. The son has said that his father is dead but we have no
proof of the death or even of the relationship. Where do we stand
in relation to this information? can we assume death after a certain
age as a policy [although i think i'd pick something higher than
80]? should we ask to see a death certificate for the father? It
does seem like a lot of effort and possible pain being involved for a
minute amount of information but we wouldn't wish to set an ill-
judged precedent. if anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
lisa
Lisa Strachan
Senior Records Management Assistant
Dundee University Archives
Tower Building
Nethergate
Dundee DD1 4HN
Scotland
tel: +44 [0]1382 344095/345615
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