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The T/D (Tracing Document) files contain inquiries made by individuals after the war seeking to know the fate of their friends or relatives. The writer often provides valuable information such as family relationships ages, birthplaces, and locations where the family lived. Any documents or future correspondence related to the initial inquiry are included in the file. Even if the missing person was never found, the inquiry and associated documents may provide valuable information and lead the researcher to other relatives. | The T/D (Tracing Document) files contain inquiries made by individuals after the war seeking to know the fate of their friends or relatives. The writer often provides valuable information such as family relationships ages, birthplaces, and locations where the family lived. Any documents or future correspondence related to the initial inquiry are included in the file. Even if the missing person was never found, the inquiry and associated documents may provide valuable information and lead the researcher to other relatives. | ||
==== Central Name Index ==== | |||
This file indexes the over 17 million names found in the collections of the International Tracing Service in Bad Arolsen. Most of the documents in the ITS are World War II era documents such as arrest papers and concentration camp lists. Names from these lists, along with the those in the T/D, are contained in the Central Name Index. Genealogists with a rare surname may even want to do a general search in the Central Name Index, as this may provide a more complete picture of the family. | This file indexes the over 17 million names found in the collections of the International Tracing Service in Bad Arolsen. Most of the documents in the ITS are World War II era documents such as arrest papers and concentration camp lists. Names from these lists, along with the those in the T/D, are contained in the Central Name Index. Genealogists with a rare surname may even want to do a general search in the Central Name Index, as this may provide a more complete picture of the family. | ||
==== Contact Information ==== | |||
The Address for the International Tracing Service is as follows:<br>International Tracing Service<br>Grosse Allee 5-9<br>34454 Bad Arolsen<br> | |||
Germany | Germany | ||
E-mail [mailto: | E-mail [mailto:email@its-arolsen.org] | ||
The German Red Cross Tracing Service in München can be found at [https://www.drk-suchdienst.eu/content/categoryshow.php?CatID=2&lang=en this site] | |||
=== Given Names Data Bases (GNDB) === | === Given Names Data Bases (GNDB) === | ||