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== '''Reference Tools''' == | == '''Reference Tools''' == | ||
Reference tools can help you find or understand genealogical records and the people in them. This includes information about— | |||
'''''Places''''', such as: | '''''Places''''', such as: | ||
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=== '''Background Information''' === | === '''Background Information''' === | ||
Background information helps you understand the settings in which records were created and the places, groups, or subjects used in family history research. In addition, they describe the circumstances of life in a particular place and time. Use background information when you need help selecting or using genealogical records. This category includes the record groups of—<br> | [[Select_Records_to_Search#Background Information Choices|Background information]] helps you understand the settings in which records were created and the places, groups, or subjects used in family history research. In addition, they describe the circumstances of life in a particular place and time. Use background information when you need help selecting or using genealogical records. This category includes the record groups of—<br> | ||
*'''''Geography.''''' Books and tools necessary to locate and learn about places where ancestors lived. | *'''''Geography.''''' Books and tools necessary to locate and learn about places where ancestors lived. | ||
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Use finding aids after you have selected a record and if you need help locating the record or finding a person in the record. | Use finding aids after you have selected a record and if you need help locating the record or finding a person in the record. | ||
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