From Mark Langemo's basic RIM classes the 7 year myth could go even
farther back. :-)
"Deuteronomy 15
'At the end of every seven years, thou shalt make a release. And this
is the manner of the release, Every creditor shall release what he has
lent to his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord*s release has been
proclaimed.'
Some Biblical historians believe this passage may be the origin of
'the seven-year myth of records retention!'"
A smile is always good for your health.
Rich Wilson
Records Management Supervisor
Government Records
2301 Central Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0001
Phone: 307-777-5586 Fax: 307-777-7044
>>> On 10/2/2008 at 9:24 AM, in message
<[log in to unmask]>, Peter
Kurilecz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Jones, Virginia <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> I imagine this is how the "all records must be kept seven
> years" myth was started.
>
which is why I hate seeing the distribution of "recommended records
retention periods" by accountants, storage vendors and attorneys. The
periods cited do not provide a link to where the number came from.
--
Peter Kurilecz CRM CA
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