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Texas, Val Verde, Del Rio, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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|CID=CID2141027 | |CID=CID2141027 | ||
|title=Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953 | |title=Texas, Indexes and Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Del Rio, 1906-1953 | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This collection contains indexes and manifests of alien arrivals at Del Rio, Texas from 1906-1953. It corresponds with NARA publication A3395. | This collection contains indexes and manifests of alien arrivals at Del Rio, Texas from 1906-1953. It corresponds with NARA publication A3395. | ||
For a list of records by dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/2141027/waypoints%7C Browse]. | For a list of records by dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/2141027/waypoints%7C Browse]. | ||
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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | To search the collection image by image select the "Browse" link in the initial search page. Next select the "NARA Roll Number - Contents" category which takes you to the images. | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||