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== '''The records'''  ==
== '''The records'''  ==
 
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In many cases, the index cards are the only record of the crossing.  
In many cases, the index cards are the only record of the crossing.  


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| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Title of Collection'''</center>
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Title of Collection'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''NARA<br>Microfilm<br>(# Rolls)'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''NARA<br>Microfilm<br>(# Rolls)'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''FHL<br>(Starting<br>roll #)'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''FHL<br>(Starting<br>roll #)'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Index or<br>Record'''</center>
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Index or<br>Record'''</center>  
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Special Conditions'''</center>
| bgcolor="#cccccc" | <center>'''Special Conditions'''</center>
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Manifests for Pacific and Atlantic ports provide two types of lists: the traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms and monthly lists of names of aliens crossing the border on trains. These monthly lists are arranged by month, then alphabetically by name of port, and then by railway.
Manifests for Pacific and Atlantic ports provide two types of lists: the traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms and monthly lists of names of aliens crossing the border on trains. These monthly lists are arranged by month, then alphabetically by name of port, and then by railway.</div>


== '''Suggestions for Searching'''  ==
== '''Suggestions for Searching'''  ==
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