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'''Number Conversion List.''' For a table showing National Archives (NARA) microfilm series and their corresponding Family History Library (FHL) film numbers, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/1/1c/NARA2FHL.pdf click here]. | '''Number Conversion List.''' For a table showing National Archives (NARA) microfilm series and their corresponding Family History Library (FHL) film numbers, [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/1/1c/NARA2FHL.pdf click here]. | ||
Although the link states, "See the explanations for each column at the front of the register," the file does not link to the explanatory page; therefore, here is an explanation of this table: The first column in the chart is labeled '''''NARA Series'''''. The letters and numbers refer to a specific series of films housed in the National Archives. The third column is labeled '''''FHL First Film'''''. This is the first film number in a specific set of records in the collection of the Family History Library. The fourth column is labeled '''''Film Extent'''''. The number in this column is the total number of Family History Library films for the set of records. The last column is labeled '''''GRINA Page'''''. The number in this column is the page number in the book, Eales, Anne Bruner and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives.'' Washington, DC: NARA, 2000 (FHL book 973 j53E). | Although the link states, "See the explanations for each column at the front of the register," the file does not link to the explanatory page; therefore, here is an explanation of this table: The first column in the chart is labeled '''''NARA Series'''''. The letters and numbers refer to a specific series of films housed in the National Archives. The third column is labeled '''''FHL First Film'''''. This is the first film number in a specific set of records in the collection of the Family History Library. The fourth column is labeled '''''Film Extent'''''. The number in this column is the total number of Family History Library films for the set of records. The last column is labeled '''''GRINA Page'''''. The number in this column is the page number in the book, Eales, Anne Bruner and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives.'' Washington, DC: NARA, 2000 (FHL book 973 j53E). | ||
'''Instructions:''' Follow the instructions below to learn more about the specific National Archives / Family History Library film number. | '''Instructions:''' Follow the instructions below to learn more about the specific National Archives / Family History Library film number. | ||
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#Click the '''''View Film Notes''''' button to see the content of each film. <br><br> | #Click the '''''View Film Notes''''' button to see the content of each film. <br><br> | ||
[[Category:United_States]] [[Category:Repositories]] | [[Category:United_States]] [[Category:Repositories]] [[Category:Family History Library]] | ||