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=== Records Available from the Family History Library === | === Records Available from the Family History Library === | ||
==== References to Using the FHL Catalog ==== | ==== References to Using the FHL Catalog ==== | ||
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==== Source Citations ==== | ==== Source Citations ==== | ||
Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. 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]]. FHL books do ''not'' circulate to Family History Centers. | |||
=== Book Copies at Other Repositories === | === Book Copies at Other Repositories === | ||
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The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not'' part of the WorldCat network. | The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not'' part of the WorldCat network. | ||
=== References to Wiki | === References to Other Wiki Pages or Internet Sites === | ||
This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages or sites that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple. | |||
=== FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service === | === FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service === | ||
The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in database resources like: | The Internet site at www.familysearch.org allows you to preserve your genealogy, learn research strategies, and look for information about your ancestors in database resources like: | ||
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*[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees. | *[[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']], a file of over 35 million names organized into families and pedigrees. | ||
*[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe. | *[[International Genealogical Index|''International Genealogical Index'']], an index of over 600 million names extracted out of vital records primarily from the British Isles, North America, and northern Europe. | ||
*[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|''Family History Library Catalog'']], a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number. | *[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|''Family History Library Catalog'']], a description and classification of over 2 million microfilm reels, and hundreds of thousands of genealogical books. You can search the catalog by family name, locality, author, or book or film number. | ||
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