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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Iowa]]. As you read the Iowa Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Iowa]]. As you read the Iowa Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
== Strategy for Using These Wiki Pages == | === Strategy for Using These Wiki Pages === | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==== FHL Call Numbers ==== | ==== FHL Call Numbers ==== | ||
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. | 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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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. | 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. | ||
== Use Large Databases Early in Your Research == | === Use Large Databases Early in Your Research === | ||
An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | ||