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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
The collection contains lists of passengers and alien employees filed by the aircraft commanders of airplanes arriving from 17 April 1944 to 27 December 1945 at the following locations:  
The collection contains lists of passengers and alien employees filed by the aircraft commanders of airplanes arriving from 17 April 1944 to 27 December 1945 at the following locations:  
*Boca Chica, Florida  
*Boca Chica, Florida  
*Fort Lauderdale, Florida  
*Fort Lauderdale, Florida  
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*Tampa, Florida  
*Tampa, Florida  
*Charleston, South Carolina
*Charleston, South Carolina
These records correspond with NARA publication A4234 and are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.  The collection is arranged chronologically by date of arrival.
These records correspond with NARA publication A4234 and are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.  The collection is arranged chronologically by date of arrival.
=== Image Visibility ===
=== Image Visibility ===
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The records may include any of the following  
The records may include any of the following:


'''Manifests'''
'''Manifests'''
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*Reason for coming to the US  
*Reason for coming to the US  
*Intended length of stay in the US
*Intended length of stay in the US
== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Images ===
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests (14-1660) Entry Declaration (Passenger and  Crew List) DGS 101044938_18.jpg|Entry Declaration (Passenger and  Crew List)
Image:Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests (14-1660) Entry Declaration (Passenger and  Crew List) DGS 101044938_18.jpg|1945 Entry Declaration (Passenger and  Crew List)
Image:Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests (14-1660) Passenger Information Sheet DGS 101044938_20.jpg|Passenger Information Sheet
Image:Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests (14-1660) Passenger Information Sheet DGS 101044938_20.jpg|1945 Passenger Information Sheet
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
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*The place where your ancestor lived
*The place where your ancestor lived
*The names of family members and their relationships
*The names of family members and their relationships
=== View the Images ===
=== View the Images ===
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2443942|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':<br>
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2443942|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':<br>
#Select the '''NARA Roll Number''' to view the images.
#Select the '''NARA Roll Number''' to view the images.
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2443942 Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests, 1944-1945].  Some catalog records link to multiple references.  In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
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.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
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.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records  
*Add any new information to your records  
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*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct  
*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct  
*Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time
*Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time
=== I Can't Find the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can't Find the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Look for variant spellings of the names  
*Look for variant spellings of the names  
*You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names  
*You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names  
*Search the indexes and records of other port cities
*Search the indexes and records of other port cities
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]].
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]].
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* [[Florida Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Florida Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step Florida Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
* [[Step-by-Step Florida Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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Record Description
Record Type Airplane Arrival Manfests
Record Group RG 85: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Collection years 1944-1945
Microfilm Publication A4234. Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at Boca Chica, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tampa, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina, April 1944-December 1945.. 1 rolls
Arrangement Chronologically by date of arrival
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection contains lists of passengers and alien employees filed by the aircraft commanders of airplanes arriving from 17 April 1944 to 27 December 1945 at the following locations:

  • Boca Chica, Florida
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Key West, Florida
  • Miami, Florida
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Pensacola, Florida
  • Tampa, Florida
  • Charleston, South Carolina

These records correspond with NARA publication A4234 and are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The collection is arranged chronologically by date of arrival.

Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests, 1944-1945.

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

The records may include any of the following:

Manifests

  • Full name
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Citizenship
  • Last permanent residence
  • Birthplace
  • Destination
  • Significant remarks
  • Name of vessel
  • Port and date of departure
  • Port and date of arrival
  • If passenger or crew member
  • Physical Description
  • Name and address of relative in the US
  • Reason for coming to the US
  • Intended length of stay in the US

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1945 Entry Declaration (Passenger and Crew List)

    1945 Entry Declaration (Passenger and Crew List)

  • 1945 Passenger Information Sheet

    1945 Passenger Information Sheet

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The port where your ancestor arrived
  • The date of arrival
  • The approximate age of your ancestor
  • The place where your ancestor lived
  • The names of family members and their relationships

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select the NARA Roll Number to view the images.


Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Florida and South Carolina, Airplane Arrival Manifests, 1944-1945. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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. Keep track of your research in a research log.

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

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Learn an immigrant’s place of origin
  • Confirm their date of arrival
  • Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests
  • Find federal immigration records
  • If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct
  • Continue to search the lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have immigrated at the same time

I Can't Find the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names
  • You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of other port cities

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Florida.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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