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== Batch Numbers[[Image: | == Batch Numbers[[Image:Source batch.jpg|IGI Source Batch Number]] == | ||
When a batch number is listed, you can click on the number to get a complete list of names that were included in the batch. Sometimes you will find other family members listed in the batch. Different batch numbers are used for different types of records. Knowing the type of record that was used to create the IGI entry will help you understand the original source record that you will be looking for. A chart containing a description of all the different batch numbers that have been used is available: '''[[IGI Batch Number Descriptions]]''' | When a batch number is listed, you can click on the number to get a complete list of names that were included in the batch. Sometimes you will find other family members listed in the batch. Different batch numbers are used for different types of records. Knowing the type of record that was used to create the IGI entry will help you understand the original source record that you will be looking for. A chart containing a description of all the different batch numbers that have been used is available: '''[[IGI Batch Number Descriptions]]''' | ||
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Records in the IGI that were obtained through the Extraction program will also have a printout call number. Typically, this is a microfilm number. When the extraction work was completed, the information was hand written on forms that were later entered into the IGI. Subsequently, the extraction forms were microfilmed. | Records in the IGI that were obtained through the Extraction program will also have a printout call number. Typically, this is a microfilm number. When the extraction work was completed, the information was hand written on forms that were later entered into the IGI. Subsequently, the extraction forms were microfilmed. | ||
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