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== What Can these Records Tell Me? ==
'''Card catalog images''' usually contain the following information:
*Title of family history books in repository
*Library file number
*Author
*Publication date and place


== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
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Image:Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card catalog (15-0906) Card Catalog (sample 3) DGS 101642573_130.jpg|Card Catalog (sample 3)
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== What Can this Collection Tell Me? ==
'''Card catalog images''' usually contain the following information:
*Title of family history books in repository
*Library file number
*Author
*Publication date and place


== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
*The name of your ancestor
*At least one other piece of information
As you search, 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.


To begin your search it is helpful to know:  
=== View the Images ===
*The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor
View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2524622/waypoints Browse Page].
*Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members.
# Select '''Category'''
# Select '''Item of Interest'''




'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2524622/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 “Category’”<br> ⇒ Select the “Item of Interest'” which takes you to the images.<br>
For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 
Look at each image to determine if the image relates to your ancestor. You may need to look at several images and compare the information listed in those images to make this determination. Keep in mind for multiple surnames and record types.


==What Do I Do Next?==
==What Do I Do Next?==


When you have located records that may be appropriate to your ancestor, download a copy of the record, or extract the information needed. You will then need to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website).  
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. It would be wise to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website).  


=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
*Use the information found to locate additional records for your family.
*Use the information findd to locate additional records for your family.
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.


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*If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names.  
*If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names.  
*Check in surrounding localities for your family.
*Check in surrounding localities for your family.
 
*Search the indexes and records of [[Pennsylvania, United States Genealogy]].
 
*Search in the [[Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries]].  
{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Pennsylvania, State Historical Society|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries]]. }}
*Search in the [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=345&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Pennsylvania%22%20%2Bkeywords%3Avital FamilySearch Library Catalog]




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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? ==
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Pennsylvania,
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Record Description
Record Type Card Catalog
Collection years 1553-2015
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites


What is in the Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection consists of images of the card catalog in the reference room of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the years 1553 to 2015.

To Browse this Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015.

What Can these Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

Card catalog images usually contain the following information:

  • Title of family history books in repository
  • Library file number
  • Author
  • Publication date and place


Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card Catalog Examples
  • Card Catalog (sample 1)

    Card Catalog (sample 1)

  • Card Catalog (sample 2)

    Card Catalog (sample 2)

  • Card Catalog (sample 3)

    Card Catalog (sample 3)

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • At least one other piece of information

As you search, 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.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page.

  1. Select Category
  2. Select Item of Interest


For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. It would be wise to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website).

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the information findd to locate additional records for your family.
  • Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]


Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

Collection Citation:

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.




Image Citation
This template has been deprecated and is no longer used.

When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015.


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How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]

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