Founder of record management life cycle theory:

The founder of the record management life cycle theory is believed to be T. R. Schellenberg, a renowned archivist and records management expert. Schellenberg's work in the mid-20th century laid the foundation for the concept of the record management life cycle, which outlines the stages through which records pass from creation to disposal. His theories have had a significant impact on the field of records management and continue to be influential in modern recordkeeping practices.

Theodore R. Schellenberg