Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Record Description

This collection consists of images of the card catalog in the reference room of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the years 1553 to 2015.

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

Record Content

• Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card Catalog Examples
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  Card Catalog (sample 1)

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  Card Catalog (sample 2)

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  Card Catalog (sample 3)

Card catalog images usually contain the following information:

• Title of family history books in repository
• Library file number
• Author
• Publication date and place

How to Use the Record

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

• The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor
• Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members.

Search the Collection

To search the collection:
⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the “Category’”
⇒ Select the “Item of Interest'” which takes you to the images.

Look at each image to determine if the image relates to your ancestor. You may need to look at several images and compare the information listed in those images to make this determination. Keep in mind for multiple surnames and record types.

Using the Information

When you have located records that may be appropriate to your ancestor, download a copy of the record, or extract the information needed. You will then need to contact the Historical Society to gain access to the record. You may also find helpful information on the [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website).

You may find the following tips helpful:

• If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names.
• Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.

Related Websites

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Related Wiki Articles

Pennsylvania Genealogy

Citations for This Collection

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

Collection Citation:

Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.

Image Citation
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The image citation will be available once the collection is published.