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These numbers can be searched in the FamilySearch Catalog by using the '''Film/Fiche/Image Group Number (DGS)''' search. | These numbers can be searched in the FamilySearch Catalog by using the '''Film/Fiche/Image Group Number (DGS)''' search. | ||
== Converting Old Film Numbers to New | == Converting Old Film Numbers to New == | ||
Here are several ways to convert the old GS film numbers into the current | Here are several ways to convert the old GS film numbers into the current FamilySearch Library film numbers. | ||
*Use the [[Old microfilm number conversion]] tables in this wiki | |||
*Use the | *Search the FamilySearch Catalog by the locality or author of the record on the film | ||
*Search the | *Consult {{FSC|124565|title-id|disp=List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958}}, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society, Library Division. | ||
*Consult {{FSC|124565|title-id|disp=List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958}}, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Society, Library Division. | |||
*Use the old CD version of the catalog in the DOS version of FamilySearch. This version is available in the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City and may be available in a FamilySearch center near you. The center staff can help you convert the number. | *Use the old CD version of the catalog in the DOS version of FamilySearch. This version is available in the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City and may be available in a FamilySearch center near you. The center staff can help you convert the number. | ||
Another way to decode old Family History Film Numbers | Another way to decode old Family History Film Numbers | ||
#If the old film number starts with an F and looks something like this, “F Pa. 10” you have the first film numbering system, go to Step 2. If the old film number consists of a one to five digit number with no letters in it AND it doesn’t match what is in the current | #If the old film number starts with an F and looks something like this, “F Pa. 10” you have the first film numbering system, go to Step 2. If the old film number consists of a one to five digit number with no letters in it AND it doesn’t match what is in the current FamilySearch Catalog you have the old “Red” file number, the second numbering system, go to Step 3. | ||
#Go to the FamilySearch Catalog entry [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/124565 List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958]. You may have to sign in to Family Search. There are three files covering all the very old film numbers. Click on the file name that has the entry you want. In this new file, find the entry that most closely matches what you currently have. Write this number down. It is the old “Red” file number, the second numbering system. Go to Step 3. | #Go to the FamilySearch Catalog entry [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/124565 List of all film call numbers in the Genealogical Society from 1938 to April 1958]. You may have to sign in to Family Search. There are three files covering all the very old film numbers. Click on the file name that has the entry you want. In this new file, find the entry that most closely matches what you currently have. Write this number down. It is the old “Red” file number, the second numbering system. Go to Step 3. | ||
#Go to [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Old_microfilm_number_conversion Old microfilm number conversion wiki article]. Click on the number range hyperlink that contains the “Red” film number. In the new file, scroll down to the “Red” film number you have. If the “Red” film number citation or the first numbering system number citation you have contains a part number you may need that information here. On the row containing your “Red” file number and the part number, if applicable, find the new film number. Go to Step 4. | #Go to [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Old_microfilm_number_conversion Old microfilm number conversion wiki article]. Click on the number range hyperlink that contains the “Red” film number. In the new file, scroll down to the “Red” film number you have. If the “Red” film number citation or the first numbering system number citation you have contains a part number you may need that information here. On the row containing your “Red” file number and the part number, if applicable, find the new film number. Go to Step 4. | ||
#If you are in the FamilySearch Library, find the film and start looking at it. If you are working elsewhere, run the new film number through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if it has been digitized. If so, click on the digitized copy and start having fun. If not, you will have to travel to Salt Lake City and go the FamilySearch Library. | #If you are in the FamilySearch Library, find the film and start looking at it. If you are working elsewhere, run the new film number through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if it has been digitized. If so, click on the digitized copy and start having fun. If not, you will have to travel to Salt Lake City and go the FamilySearch Library. | ||
If you need to convert an old GS book number, consult one of these resources, most of which are available on film or fiche. | If you need to convert an old GS book number, consult one of these resources, most of which are available on film or fiche. | ||
*[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=508960&disp=Changed+call+numbers%2C+Great+Britain Changed call numbers, Great Britain]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | *[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=508960&disp=Changed+call+numbers%2C+Great+Britain Changed call numbers, Great Britain]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | ||
*[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=105840&disp=Changed+numbers+of+American+publications Changed numbers of American publications and United States]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | *[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=105840&disp=Changed+numbers+of+American+publications Changed numbers of American publications and United States]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | ||
*[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=124603&disp=Changed+numbers+of+Latin+America%2C+Spai Changed numbers of Latin America, Spain and Portugal]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | *[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=124603&disp=Changed+numbers+of+Latin+America%2C+Spai Changed numbers of Latin America, Spain and Portugal]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | ||
*[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20170&disp=Changes+of+family+history+%22A%22+group+ Changes of family history "A" group call numbers]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | *[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20170&disp=Changes+of+family+history+%22A%22+group+ Changes of family history "A" group call numbers]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | ||
*[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20136&disp=Changes+of+family+history+%22B%22+group+ Changes of family history "B" group call numbers]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | *[http://support.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20136&disp=Changes+of+family+history+%22B%22+group+ Changes of family history "B" group call numbers]. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Library Division. | ||
*Contact the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library].<br> | *Contact the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library].<br> | ||