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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 45 1.jpg | ||
Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | Image:California, San Francisco, Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemy DGS 4878421 46 2.jpg | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
*Name | *Name | ||
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*Place of residence when registering | *Place of residence when registering | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
Be aware there may be inaccuracies such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | Be aware there may be inaccuracies such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
To search the collection image by image <br> | |||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒Select the appropriate "Digital Folder Number" which takes you to the images. | |||
Search the collection by image. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. | |||
Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | |||
Click on View Image. This will allow you to look at the actual image. There is often more information on the image. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Click on View Image. This will allow you to look at the actual image. There is often more information on the image. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Make a photocopy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
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*Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | *Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | ||