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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery caption="Panama, Employment Records from the Panama Canal" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery caption="Panama, Employment Records from the Panama Canal" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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Image:Panama, Employment Records from the Panama Canal (13-0585) List of Contract Laborers DGS 100266598_206.jpg|List of Contract Laborers | Image:Panama, Employment Records from the Panama Canal (13-0585) List of Contract Laborers DGS 100266598_206.jpg|List of Contract Laborers | ||
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== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The records may include the following information: | The records may include the following information: | ||
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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 full name of your ancestor | |||
*The birth date and birth place of your ancestor | |||
*The residence of your ancestor | |||
*The approximate dates of employment | |||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2193241?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2193241/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 "Record Description" 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. | 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. | ||
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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
==What Do I Do Next?== | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details about your ancestor. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details about your ancestor. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Compile a list of other personnel with the same surname. This is especially helpful if the surname is unusual. | *Compile a list of other personnel with the same surname. This is especially helpful if the surname is unusual. | ||
*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. | ||
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=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | |||
*Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | |||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | |||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | |||
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Panama Canal Zone|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 [[Panama Canal Zone]].}} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Panama Canal Zone|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 [[Panama Canal Zone]].}} | ||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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|title=United States, Panama Canal Zone, Employment Records and Sailing lists, 1905-1937 | |title=United States, Panama Canal Zone, Employment Records and Sailing lists, 1905-1937 | ||
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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | |||
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[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||