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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1390 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees. | This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1390 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees. | ||
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The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions. | The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions. | ||
=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Name of Spouse | *Name of Spouse | ||
*Residence | *Residence | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1300-1900 DGS 5241200 img 146.jpg|1300-1900 Record | Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1300-1900 DGS 5241200 img 146.jpg|1300-1900 Record | ||
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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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*Use the residence to search for other records in the area | *Use the residence to search for other records in the area | ||
*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 | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*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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*[[Korea, School Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[Korea, School Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
*[[Korea, Social Life and Customs - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[Korea, Social Life and Customs - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
== 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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[[pt:Coreia, Concursos Públicos e Registros de Funcionários e Empregados (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Coreia, Concursos Públicos e Registros de Funcionários e Empregados (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||