Abstract:
This academic dissertation investigates the phenomenon of territoriality within the archival space of a public institution, focusing on the documentary fonds of the Superintendence of Agrarian Development (SDA), part of the Secretariat for Rural Development (SDR) of the State of Bahia, Brazil. The central objective was to understand how territorial dynamics manifest and influence archival management in this context. This is an exploratory study. The research adopts a qualitative, based on a single case study, using data collected through document analysis, direct observation of institutional spaces, and interviews with staff members. The data were analyzed using discourse analysis and organized into three thematic modules, which revealed spatial pressure, lack of institutional identity, and centralized decision-making as core issues. The findings demonstrate that territoriality significantly affects the functionality, recognition, and structure of institutional archives, with direct implications for preservation, access, and organizational memory. This study contributes to the interdisciplinary dialogue between Archival Science, Information Science, and Geography, highlighting the strategic role of archives in public policy and the preservation of administrative and territorial memory.
