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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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== Collection Contents  ==
== Collection Contents  ==
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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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=== 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 alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname or the given name in the search box on the landing page. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor
*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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