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=== Helps for Using These Wiki Pages  ===
=== Helps for Using These Wiki Pages  ===


Before using these Minnesota Wiki pages, you need to decide what you would like to learn about one of your ancestors, such as a birth date or a maiden name.  
Before using these Iowa Wiki pages, you need to decide what you would like to learn about one of your ancestors, such as a birth date or a maiden name.  


After you have decided what information you want to find, look at the [[Iowa Record Selection Table|Record Selection Table]. Column 1 lists the kinds of information you may need and columns 2 and 3 suggest the best types of records for finding that information.  
After you have decided what information you want to find, look at the [[Iowa Record Selection Table|Record Selection Table]. Column 1 lists the kinds of information you may need and columns 2 and 3 suggest the best types of records for finding that information.  
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There is an Iowa Wiki page for each type of record. These pages give more information about the records and how to find them. The pages are listed in alphabetical order in the '''Topic''' area.  
There is an Iowa Wiki page for each type of record. These pages give more information about the records and how to find them. The pages are listed in alphabetical order in the '''Topic''' area.  


=== References to the Family History Library Catalog  ===
=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
 
Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library, and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
 
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.
 
==== References to the Family History Library Catalog  ====


The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] is a listing of all the records available at the [[Family History Library]]. The catalog is available at the Family History Library and at each [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. Staff there can help you learn to use the catalog.  
The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] is a listing of all the records available at the [[Family History Library]]. The catalog is available on the Internet, and at the Family History Library, and at each [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. Staff there can help you learn to use the catalog.  


This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement:  
This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement:  
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For additional information on using the catalog, see [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]].  
For additional information on using the catalog, see [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]].  


=== WorldCat Links  ===
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The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries near your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection.
 
The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not'' part of the WorldCat network.
 
=== References to Wiki Pages  ===
 
This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
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Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
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The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each.
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=== FamilySearch™  ===
==== FamilySearch™  ====


'''''FamilySearch at Family History Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [[Family History Library]] and many [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]] have computers with FamilySearch.  
'''''FamilySearch at Family History Centers'''''. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing millions of names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your family history research. Some of the records come from compiled sources, and some have been extracted from original sources. The [[Family History Library]] and many [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]] have computers with FamilySearch.  
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*''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.
*''FamilySearch Research Wiki'', how-to advice by the genealogical community for the community.


=== Family History Library Catalog  ===
==== Family History Library Catalog  ====


The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp . To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for:  
The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp . To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for:  
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The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the Family History Library Catalog.  
The page titles in these Wiki pages match the names of record types (subject headings) used in the Family History Library Catalog.  
=== WorldCat Links  ===
The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries near your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection.
The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not'' part of the WorldCat network.
=== References to Wiki Pages  ===
This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple.


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