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{{US State HR Infobox | {{US State HR Infobox | ||
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*Author | *Author | ||
*Publication date and place | *Publication date and place | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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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) 1821 | Image:Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card catalog (15-0906) Card Catalog (sample 3) DGS 101642573_130.jpg|Card Catalog (sample 3) 1821 | ||
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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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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. | 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]]. | 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? == | ||
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]. | 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 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 | |||
*Use the information found to locate additional records for your family | *Use the information found 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 | ||