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Verifying FamilySearch Historical Records Collections Coverage


"How to Use this Collection" Articles

Use these steps for understanding what is included in a FamilySearch Historical Records Collection.

  • All FamilySearch Historical Records Collections have an associated "How to Use this Collection" article.
  • Found on the collection's details page as seen below.

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Coverage Table

  • A Coverage Table may show the locations and time periods of the original records in a collection. The table indicates how many records the collection has for each location. Collection example.

Example found on Historical Records collection Wiki article:

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Inventory

  • Inventories provide reference information for images which are included in the collection. The information can include dates and/or location coverage in the collection. Collection example


Example found on Historical Records collection Wiki article:

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"Browse All" Option

  • A Historical Records collection may have the option to browse images. Use this to determine the places and record types available in the collection. Collection example.

Example of collection details page:


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Search the Collection

  • Try searching with common names to see the dates and location results to identify the collection coverage.
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