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Book and Film Numbers Used by the FamilySearch Library (view source)
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, 14 September 2017→Converting Old Film Numbers to New: Edited changes made by Flyboy on 22:04, 31 July 2017 to improve readability and hyperlinks.
(Added a more convenient way to translate old film numbers to the new system, especially for those working from home.) |
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*Consult {{FHL|124565|title-id|disp=List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958}}, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society, Library Division. Available on fiche.<br> | *Consult {{FHL|124565|title-id|disp=List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958}}, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society, Library Division. Available on fiche.<br> | ||
*Use the old CD version of the catalog in the DOS version of FamilySearch. This version is available in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and may be available in a family history center near you. The center staff can help you convert the number. | *Use the old CD version of the catalog in the DOS version of FamilySearch. This version is available in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and may be available in a family history center near you. The center staff can help you convert the number. | ||
*Another Way to Decode Old Family History Film Numbers | *Another Way to Decode Old Family History Film Numbers | ||
#If the old film number starts with an F and looks something like this, “F Pa. 10” you have the first film numbering system. Go to Step 2. If the old film number consists of a one to five digit number with no letters in it AND it doesn’t match what is in the current FHL Catalog you have the old “Red” file number, the second numbering system. Go to Step 3. | |||
#Go to the FamilySearch Catalog entry [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/124565 List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958]. You may have to sign in to Family Search. There are three files covering all the very old film numbers. Click on the file name that has the entry you want. In this new file, find the entry that most closely matches what you currently have. Write this number down. It is the old “Red” file number, the second numbering system. Go to Step 3. | |||
#Go to [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Old_microfilm_number_conversion Old microfilm number conversion]. Click on the number range hyperlink that contains the “Red” film number. In the new file, scroll down to the “Red” film number you have. If the “Red” film number citation or the first numbering system number citation you have contains a part number you may need that information here. On the row containing your “Red” file number and the part number, if applicable, find the new film number. Go to Step 4. | |||
#If you are working in the Family History Library, find the film and start looking at it. If you are working elsewhere, run the new film number through the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] to see if it has been digitized. If so, click on the digitized copy and start having fun. If not, you will have to order the film to be sent to a Family History Center near you or else travel to Salt Lake City and go the Family History Library. | |||
If you need to convert an old GS book number, consult one of these resources, most of which are available on film or fiche.<br> | If you need to convert an old GS book number, consult one of these resources, most of which are available on film or fiche.<br> | ||