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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection includes records from 1942-1946. | This collection includes records from 1942-1946. Rosters of evacuees housed in relocation centers from 1942-1946. This project was completed in cooperation with [https://densho.org/ Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project]. Digital images of originals are held by the National Archives at College Park, Maryland and are part of Record Group 210 Records of the War Relocation Authority. | ||
Rosters of evacuees housed in relocation centers from 1942-1946. This project was completed in cooperation with [https://densho.org/ Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project]. Digital images of originals are held by the National Archives at College Park, Maryland and are part of Record Group 210 Records of the War Relocation Authority. | |||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Final Destination | *Final Destination | ||
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== Collection Contents == | == Collection Contents == | ||
===Sample Image=== | ===Sample Image=== | ||
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=== Digital Folder Number List === | === Digital Folder Number List === | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2729264 }} | {{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2729264 }} | ||
=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, and misinterpretations. If possible, find the original record | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, and misinterpretations. If possible, find the original record | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the age to calculate an approximate birth date | *Use the age to calculate an approximate birth date | ||
*Japanese who enlisted in the United States military may have service records or pensions from the United States | *Japanese who enlisted in the United States military may have service records or pensions from the United States | ||
*Compile a list of other prisoners with the same surname. If the surname is uncommon, they may be relatives | *Compile a list of other prisoners with the same surname. If the surname is uncommon, they may be relatives | ||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names | *Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names | ||
*Try | *Try searching by surname or family name only. | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | ||
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* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== Related Family Search Library Catalog Records == | == Related Family Search Library Catalog Records == | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2526175 Final Accountability Rosters of Evacuees at Relocation Centers] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2526175 Final Accountability Rosters of Evacuees at Relocation Centers] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/598320 Census of Gila River Japanese concentration camp, Dec. 31, 1944] | *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/598320 Census of Gila River Japanese concentration camp, Dec. 31, 1944] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/408246 Final Accountability Roster Gila River Relocation Center, November,1945] | *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/408246 Final Accountability Roster Gila River Relocation Center, November,1945] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
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[[Category:NARA_War_ Relocation_ Authority_Records]][[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | [[Category:NARA_War_ Relocation_ Authority_Records]][[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | ||