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{{Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog. They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description. Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}} | {{Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog. They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description. Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}} | ||
== Collection Content | == What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | ||
'''The records contain a variety of facts which vary by the individual record'''. Those most often found in the collection are listed below: | |||
*Name of civilian | |||
*County and/or state of civilian’s residence | |||
*Reason why civilian was brought into question | |||
*Current residence | |||
*Occupation | |||
*Legal findings | |||
*Resolution of matter | |||
== Collection Content == | |||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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*Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | *Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | ||
*Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes | *Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes | ||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||