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| custodian = [http://archives.alaska.gov/ Alaska State Archives, Juneau, Alaska] | | custodian = [http://archives.alaska.gov/ Alaska State Archives, Juneau, Alaska] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This publication consists of two collections,discharge records covering 1898-1934 for Alaska servicemen in the armed forces years 1898-1934 and an alphabetical list (typescript) of individuals who served during World War I from April 1917 to November 1919 giving Alaska as their place of residence. The List was compiled from records of the Adjutant General's Office, Bureau of Navigation and Marine Corps. Digital images of the originals are held by the Alaska State Archives in Juneau, AK. | This publication consists of two collections,discharge records covering 1898-1934 for Alaska servicemen in the armed forces years 1898-1934 and an alphabetical list (typescript) of individuals who served during World War I from April 1917 to November 1919 giving Alaska as their place of residence. The List was compiled from records of the Adjutant General's Office, Bureau of Navigation and Marine Corps. Digital images of the originals are held by the Alaska State Archives in Juneau, AK. | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Place of Enlistment | *Place of Enlistment | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
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Image:Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records105128602 00057.jpg|Military discharge transcript, 1919 | Image:Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records105128602 00057.jpg|Military discharge transcript, 1919 | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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*Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records | *Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records | ||
*Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records | *Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives | ||
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*[[Alaska Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | *[[Alaska Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
*[[Step-by-Step Alaska Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | *[[Step-by-Step Alaska Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
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[[Category:World War, 1914-1918]] | [[Category:World War, 1914-1918]] | ||
[[Category:Alaska Military Records]] | [[Category:Alaska Military Records]] | ||