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=== Microfilm Numbers === | === Microfilm Numbers === | ||
Microfilm numbers are also referred to as "GS Numbers" referring to [[Genealogical Society of Utah|The Genealogical Society of Utah]]. | |||
==== 1. First numbering System ==== | ==== 1. First numbering System ==== | ||
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*490682 | *490682 | ||
*2087254<br> | *2087254<br> | ||
Blocks of numbers were assigned to regions and by film size (16 and 35 mm). Because of this you will find that sequential numbers may be from the same country but not from the same | |||
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===Digital Filming Numbers=== | |||
When the Genealogical Society of Utah began acquiring records digitally these images were assigned numbers in the 4,000,000 range. In 2014 new digital acquisitions were assigned numbers in 10,000,000 range. These are generally referred to as "DGS" numbers. | |||
As existing microfilms were scanned they were assigned numbers in the 4,000,000 range and later in the 7,000,000 range.. | |||
=== Converting Old Film Numbers to New === | === Converting Old Film Numbers to New === | ||