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==Searching the Collections== | ==Searching the Collections== | ||
[[File:FamilySearch Search Page.jpg|600px|thumb|right|FamilySearch Search Page]] | [[File:FamilySearch Search Page.jpg|600px|thumb|right|FamilySearch Search Page]] | ||
The FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ | The FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ Search] page is divided into three sections: | ||
*Search Historical Records | *Search Historical Records | ||
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*The indexing project may have had indexing instructions significantly different from those currently used in projects for the same locality | *The indexing project may have had indexing instructions significantly different from those currently used in projects for the same locality | ||
*As with all computer data files, some data may have become corrupted over time | *As with all computer data files, some data may have become corrupted over time | ||
*Multiple treatments may have been applied to the data with the result that some information may be incorrect. | |||
Some of the records in these collections may have been included in the former [[International Genealogical Index (IGI) - FamilySearch Historical Records|International Genealogical Index]] (IGI). As these collections are an index compiled from various sources, '''it is strongly recommended that you verify any information you find with original records'''. Due to privacy laws not all records may be displayed. | Some of the records in these collections may have been included in the former [[International Genealogical Index (IGI) - FamilySearch Historical Records|International Genealogical Index]] (IGI). As these collections are an index compiled from various sources, '''it is strongly recommended that you verify any information you find with original records'''. Due to privacy laws not all records may be displayed. | ||
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===DGS Browse=== | ===DGS Browse=== | ||
Some collections have been published without specifc waypoints and have been published with only a list of [[ | Some collections have been published without specifc waypoints and have been published with only a list of [[Book_and_Film_Numbers_Used_by_the_FamilySearch_Library#Digital_Filming_Numbers|DGS]] numbers. These are sequential numbers which identify the order in which they were scanned or acquired. They have no other meaning. The wiki article for many of these collections with a DGS browse includes a list of each DGS number and a description of its contents. These lists are named '''Digital Folder Number Lists'''. | ||
If you are using a collection with a DGS browse, check the FamilySearch Historical Records article for a Digital Folder Number List, or do a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Film/Fiche Number search in the FamilySearch Catalog] to find the catalog record where the film is described. | If you are using a collection with a DGS browse, check the FamilySearch Historical Records article for a Digital Folder Number List, or do a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Film/Fiche Number search in the FamilySearch Catalog] to find the catalog record where the film is described. | ||
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