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When selecting a record, first decide which type of record may contain the information you are looking for (such as vital record, cemetery record, or military record). To decide upon a record type, do one of the following: | When selecting a record, first decide which type of record may contain the information you are looking for (such as vital record, cemetery record, or military record). To decide upon a record type, do one of the following: | ||
See the chart on the last page of this guide, or | *See the chart on the last page of this guide, or | ||
Use a printed research outline for your country, state, or province. Each country research outline includes a chart showing which types of original records contain information for various types of research objectives. The outlines also describe what records are available for an area and a time period, or | *Use a printed research outline for your country, state, or province. Each country research outline includes a chart showing which types of original records contain information for various types of research objectives. The outlines also describe what records are available for an area and a time period, or | ||
Take your research log to a staff member and ask for help in determining which type of record you should search for. | *Take your research log to a staff member and ask for help in determining which type of record you should search for. | ||
=== Select Specific Records to Search === | === Select Specific Records to Search === | ||