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== Patrons Section == | == Patrons Section == | ||
Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the Family History Library. Some records also included biographical histories for the family members listed on the form. In many instances several records have been submitted for the same family unit. Comparison of these records will sometimes reveal discrepancies. The collection binders have been removed from circulation so these records are available only on microfilm. | Three million family group records were submitted to the Patrons Section between 1926-1979. The purpose was to share genealogical information and identify others working on the same lines. Each collection has some names that cannot be found in other filmings. The family group records often included a brief list of the sources used to compile the record. Sometimes the sources specify [[Old book and film numbers|old film numbers]] or book numbers used by the Family History Library. Some records also included biographical histories for the family members listed on the form. In many instances several records have been submitted for the same family unit. Comparison of these records will sometimes reveal discrepancies. The collection binders have been removed from circulation so these records are available only on microfilm. | ||
=== The 1924 Collection === | === The 1924 Collection === | ||
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The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library|old book and film numbers used by the Family History Library]] over the years to identify and label its book and microfilm collections. When microfilming began, a combination of letters and numbers was used to number the films. Later, a system of serial numbers with part numbers was used. Finally, a straight numbering system was used beginning with film number 000001. Each time, the existing films were renumbered. Today there are more than 2,400,000 microfilms in the library's collection. | The data sources listed on some of these family group records often include old book and film numbers. There have been a number of [[Old Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library|old book and film numbers used by the Family History Library]] over the years to identify and label its book and microfilm collections. When microfilming began, a combination of letters and numbers was used to number the films. Later, a system of serial numbers with part numbers was used. Finally, a straight numbering system was used beginning with film number 000001. Each time, the existing films were renumbered. Today there are more than 2,400,000 microfilms in the library's collection. | ||
In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old film numbers]]." | In order to find a source on film, you may need to convert an [[Old book and film numbers|old film number]] to a new film number. For instructions, see "[[Old book and film numbers]]." | ||
== Other family group record collections<br> == | == Other family group record collections<br> == | ||