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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota_Search_Strategies|Search Strategies]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Minnesota]]. As you read | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Minnesota]]. As you read the Minnesota Wiki pages, also study the [[United States]] Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the Family History Library === | === Records of the Family History Library === | ||
Some of the sources described in | Some of the sources described in the Minnesota Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. | ||
The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | The computer Internet is growing in importance to genealogists. Sources found on the Internet are cited in these Wiki pages with blue links to each. | ||
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=== Family History Library Catalog === | === Family History Library Catalog === | ||
The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp. To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Place Search for: | The library’s records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] available at the library and at each Family History Center, and on the Internet at: www.familysearch.org/Search/searchcatalog.asp. To find a record in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the ''Place Search'' for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived: | ||
::'''UNITED STATES''' – CENSUS | ::'''UNITED STATES''' – CENSUS | ||
::'''MINNESOTA''' – BIOGRAPHY | ::'''MINNESOTA''' – BIOGRAPHY | ||
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::'''MINNESOTA, HENNEPIN, MINNEAPOLIS''' – HISTORY | ::'''MINNESOTA, HENNEPIN, MINNEAPOLIS''' – HISTORY | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES – '''CENSUS''' | ::UNITED STATES – '''CENSUS''' | ||
::MINNESOTA – '''BIOGRAPHY''' | ::MINNESOTA – '''BIOGRAPHY''' | ||