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The value in (06) and the date(s) in (07-10) and (11-14) are determined by the date in the the $$f subfield of the 245 field. Date 2 is entered only if you have entered “i,” “m,” or “q” in (06). Enter “u” for uncertain digits in dates. Also use “u” as shown below for an undated item. Note that in contrast to collections, subfield "i" (inclusive dates) is not normally used for single-item manuscripts.
examples:
245 $$f (06) (07-10) (11-14)
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probably 1892 s s 1892 ####
circa 1892 s q 1892 ####
1892 and undated s 1892 ####
after 1875 s q 1875 ####
between 1900 and 1916 q q 1900 1916
before 1916 s q 1916 ####
circa 1640-1649 q 1640 1649
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s Speeches
u u Unknown
# # no attempt to code
Notice that for some of these choices, there will be a corresponding 655 field.
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