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The IGI is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp www.FamilySearch.org ] The computer will search the entire country for any name. | The IGI is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp www.FamilySearch.org ] The computer will search the entire country for any name. | ||
*'''Ancestral File.''' The Family History Library has developed a computer database of family information called Ancestral File, which currently includes over 30 million names from many countries, including Norway. This file must be used with great caution, as file merges have caused some patronymic name families to mix erroneously. | *'''Ancestral File.''' The Family History Library has developed a computer database of family information called Ancestral File, which currently includes over 30 million names from many countries, including Norway. This file must be used with great caution, as file merges have caused some patronymic name families to mix erroneously. | ||
*'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This collection includes many Norwegian families. There are two major sections: the Archives Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the | *'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This collection includes many Norwegian families. There are two major sections: the Archives Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Title section of the catalog under FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION. | ||
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*'''Family Histories'''. Many Norwegian families have produced histories that include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | *'''Family Histories'''. Many Norwegian families have produced histories that include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||