Alexandra, Freifrau von und zu Bodman, born Alexandra Offensandt von_Berckholtz

Indexing names: wrestling with the nobiliary particle

Posted on: 25/06/2024

Some names have that little bit extra, the nobiliary particle – a preposition or article in a name. The image above shows Alexandra, Freifrau von und zu Bodman, born Alexandra Offensandt von Berckholtz, who provides a good example of the form. How do indexers deal with names like this? Firstly, W. Stephen Gilbert sets out
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