Is this the proper order for Alphabetic filing?
Norman Bailey-Jones
o Norman Bailey Jones
o Robert D’Angelo
o Robert D. Angelo
o Robert DeAngelo
o Judith delaCroix
o Judith Dela Croix
o Franklin M. Haney
o Franklin Mac Haney, Jr.
o Franklin MacHaney, Jr.
o Franklin Mac Haney Sr.
I put these names into a table in Word and then sorted by last name then by first name. Here are my results:
Robert D. Angelo
Norman Bailey Jones
Norman Bailey-Jones
Robert D’Angelo
Robert DeAngelo
Judith Dela Croix
Judith delaCroix
Franklin M. Haney
Franklin Mac Haney, Jr.
Franklin Mac Haney, Sr.
Franklin MacHaney, Jr.
No, the proper order for alphabetic filing is typically determined by sorting letters in ascending order based on the following principles:
1. Ignore punctuation and special characters: These should not affect the order of names.
2. Sort by last name: In most cases, names are sorted by the last name. In the given list, the last names are "Bailey-Jones," "D'Angelo," "DeAngelo," "delaCroix," and "Haney."
3. Ignore spaces: Spaces between names or initials should be ignored when sorting. Only the letters should be considered.
4. Sort by first name or initial: If two or more names have the same last name, then they should be sorted based on their first name or initial.
Based on these principles, the correct order for the given list should be:
1. Norman Bailey-Jones
2. Norman Bailey Jones
3. Judith delaCroix
4. Judith Dela Croix
5. Robert D'Angelo
6. Robert D. Angelo
7. Robert DeAngelo
8. Franklin M. Haney
9. Franklin MacHaney, Jr.
10. Franklin Mac Haney, Jr.
11. Franklin Mac Haney Sr.
Remember, different organizations or individuals may have specific guidelines for alphabetizing, so it's always a good practice to follow the established rules or inquire about any specific preferences.