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*'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | *'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | ||
**A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | **A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | ||
**A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a | **A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Family History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]. To locate a FamilySearch Center near you, click [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ here.] | ||
**A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | **A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | ||
**A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | **A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | ||
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==FamilySearch== | ==FamilySearch== | ||
There may be records available for your town through [ | There may be records available for your town through [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch.] To find records for your location, go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] In the place box, type in the name of your town and click the appropriate entry from the drop-down box. Keep in mind that records are often listed using multiple levels of jurisdictions from largest (country) to smallest (town), as well as varying jurisdictions over time. | ||
Alternatively, you can click [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=92&query=%2Bplace%3APoland here] to access catalog entries for Poland. Click on '''Places within Poland''' and a list of places will appear. Click on your desired location(s). A list of record topics will then appear. Jewish records are most commonly catalogued under the headings '''Jewish Records''' or '''Jewish History'''. You may also find record under '''Church Records''' (for Jews recorded in records of other denominations)''', Civil Registration, Concentration Camps, Genealogy, Holocaust''', and '''Minorities'''. | Alternatively, you can click [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=92&query=%2Bplace%3APoland here] to access catalog entries for Poland. Click on '''Places within Poland''' and a list of places will appear. Click on your desired location(s). A list of record topics will then appear. Jewish records are most commonly catalogued under the headings '''Jewish Records''' or '''Jewish History'''. You may also find record under '''Church Records''' (for Jews recorded in records of other denominations)''', Civil Registration, Concentration Camps, Genealogy, Holocaust''', and '''Minorities'''. | ||
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