Old book and film numbers at the FamilySearch Library
The old GS (Genealogical Society) book and film numbers refer to former catalog numbers.
Old GS Film Numbers[edit | edit source]
Old GS film numbers were five-digit numbers followed by a one- to four-digit part number. Here are several ways to convert the old GS film numbers into the current FS Library film numbers.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog by the locality or author of the record on the film.
- Consult List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958. 1958. FS Library Collection (These books have no call numbers.)
- These are sorted by location, with individual states in the United States followed by other countries.
- This will list a 4-digit microfilm call number, which can be converted to a current film number using the "Old microfilm number conversion" charts.
- Consult Microfilm number index (changed film numbers). 1967. FS Library 026 G286mi.
- Use the old CD version of the catalog in the DOS version of FamilySearch. This version is available in the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City and may be available in a FamilySearch center near you. The center staff can help you convert the number.
Old Book Call Numbers[edit | edit source]
If you need to convert an old book call number, consult one of these resources, most of which are available online.
1929
- Changed call numbers, Great Britain. 1929. FS Library 026 G286gb.
- Changed call numbers, United States. 1929. FS Library 026 G286us.
1964/1966
- Central European changed numbers. 196-. FS Library 026 G286ce.
- Changed numbers of American publications and United States. 1966. FS Library 026 G286cu.
- Changed numbers of Afro-Asian countries. 1966. FS Library 010 G286cn.
- Changed numbers of Latin America, Spain and Portugal. 1966. FS Library 026 G286Le.
- Changes of family history "A" group call numbers. 1964. FS Library 026 G286cfa.
- Changes of family history "B" group call numbers. 1964. FS Library 026 G286cfb.
- Miscellaneous changed numbers. 1966. FS Library 026 G286ma.
197-
- Changed numbers/withdrawn file. FS Library 026 G286cw.
Or contact the FamilySearch Library.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the FamilySearch Library
Converting Old FS Library Film Numbers to Current Numbers
Category:Old microfilm number conversion