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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The information usually included in the index includes the following: | The information usually included in the index includes the following: | ||
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*Other identifying information such as the tribe or census number | *Other identifying information such as the tribe or census number | ||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page :'''<br>Fill in the requested information on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. Keep in mind: | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s enrollment, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s enrollment, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? == | |||
*Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | *Use the age listed to determine an approximate birth date. | ||
*Use the Indian census card number to help you locate your ancestor in the Indian census. | *Use the Indian census card number to help you locate your ancestor in the Indian census. | ||
*Any relationships listed may help you to establish family groups. | *Any relationships listed may help you to establish family groups. | ||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | ||
*You may also need to search for both their Indian name and their English name. | *You may also need to search for both their Indian name and their English name. | ||
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*Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved. | *Remember that these enrollment records do not include applications that were not approved. | ||
== | === I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|title=Oklahoma, Applications for Enrollment to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914 | |title=Oklahoma, Applications for Enrollment to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914 | ||
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