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#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | #'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | ||
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=== Databases | === Databases - General Information=== | ||
Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases:==== | ====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases:==== | ||
Give information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information at the end of the database line, by using an m-dash and one of the following phrases: | Give information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information at the end of the database line, by using an m-dash and one of the following phrases: | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | *{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | ||
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==== Linking to Websites ==== | ==== Linking to Websites ==== | ||
*List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" after the name of the database | *List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" after the name of the database | ||
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*To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | *To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | ||
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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | === Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | ||
*Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. | *Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. | ||
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''Example Wikitext Code:''<br><br> | ''Example Wikitext Code:''<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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=== Free and Subscription Websites === | === Free and Subscription Websites === | ||
====Free Websites==== | ====Free Websites==== | ||
*Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. | *Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. | ||
*It can be assumed that databases without a "($)" are free.<br><br> | *It can be assumed that databases without a "($)" are free.<br><br> | ||
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====Subscription Websites==== | ====Subscription Websites==== | ||
*If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. | *If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. | ||
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*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($) | *'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($) | ||
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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ||
*When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | *When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | ||
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<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | <nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | ||
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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ||
*When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | *When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | ||
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<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki> | <nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki> | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | === FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | ||
*'''RecordSearch template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases. | *'''RecordSearch template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases. | ||
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::c. Copy the name of the page and paste it to replace NAME OF PAGE in the code use above. <br> | ::c. Copy the name of the page and paste it to replace NAME OF PAGE in the code use above. <br> | ||
3. '''Add additional info:''' Add any '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Databases|additional information]]''' as listed above after the "How to Use this Collection" link. | 3. '''Add additional info:''' Add any '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Databases|additional information]]''' as listed above after the "How to Use this Collection" link. | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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