Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== What is in This Collection?  ==

This collection consists of images of the card catalog in the reference room of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the years 1553 to 2015.  

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=== To Browse This Collection ===

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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==

The following information may be found in these records:

*Author  

*Publication date and place

== Collection Content  ==

=== Sample Images ===

Image:Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card catalog (15-0906) Card Catalog (sample 3) DGS 101642573_130.jpg|Card Catalog (sample 3)

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== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

*The name of your ancestor

*The place where they lived

=== View the Images ===

View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2524622|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':

# Select the '''Category'''

# Select the '''Item of Interest''' to view the images.

{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2524622 Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}

=== 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]].

== 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].  

*Check in surrounding localities for your family

*Look for variations on the surname

=== Research Helps ===

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Pennsylvania, United States Genealogy|Pennsylvania]].

* [[Pennsylvania Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]

* [[Step-by-Step Pennsylvania Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]

== 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.

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