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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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The index cards generally list: | The index cards generally list: | ||
*Name of crewmen | *Name of crewmen | ||
*Age | *Age | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of your ancestor. | *The name of your ancestor. | ||
*Some other identifying information such the name of vessel on which he served and age or the date of discharge | *Some other identifying information such the name of vessel on which he served and age or the date of discharge | ||
'''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:'''<br>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.e | |||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2467808/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Publication" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Roll Number" which takes you to the images. | ||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
== What | == I Found Who I was Looking for, What now? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example use the name of vessel on which your ancestor served along with his name and date of discharge or desertion to search the passenger and crew lists of vessels arriving in New York. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details and lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example use the name of vessel on which your ancestor served along with his name and date of discharge or desertion to search the passenger and crew lists of vessels arriving in New York. | ||
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*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
== | == I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? == | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|New_York, Emigration and Immigration|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[New_York Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|New_York, Emigration and Immigration|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[New_York Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
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'''Image Citation'''<br> {{Image Citation Link | '''Image Citation'''<br> {{Image Citation Link | ||
|CID=CID2467808 | |CID=CID2467808 | ||
|title=New York, Index to Alien Crewmen , 1917-1957 | |title=New York, Index to Alien Crewmen, 1917-1957 | ||
}}<br> | }}<br> | ||
== How You Can Contribute == | |||
{{Contributor_invite}} | |||
[[Category:NARA_Emigration_and_Immigration_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Emigration_and_Immigration_Records]] | ||