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| start_year = 1553 | | start_year = 1553 | ||
| end_year = 2015 | | end_year = 2015 | ||
| FS_URL_01 = [[Pennsylvania Genealogy ]] | | FS_URL_01 = [[Pennsylvania Genealogy]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = [[Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Genealogy ]] | | FS_URL_02 = [[Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Genealogy]] | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery caption="Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card Catalog Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery caption="Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card Catalog Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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Image:Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card catalog (15-0906) Card Catalog (sample 3) DGS 101642573_130.jpg|Card Catalog (sample 3) | Image:Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Card catalog (15-0906) Card Catalog (sample 3) DGS 101642573_130.jpg|Card Catalog (sample 3) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
'''Card catalog images''' usually contain the following information: | '''Card catalog images''' usually contain the following information: | ||
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To begin your search it is helpful to know: | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
*The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor | *The subject of interest surrounding your ancestor | ||
*Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members. | *Other identifying information such as the surname or names of family members. | ||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2524622/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the “Category’”<br> ⇒ Select the “Item of Interest'” which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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). | 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). | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Use the information found to locate additional records for your family. | |||
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. | |||
=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names. | *If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names. | ||
* | *Check in surrounding localities for your family. | ||
{{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Pennsylvania, State Historical Society|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don’t overlook {{FHL|Pennsylvania, State Historical Society|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Pennsylvania Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|title=Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015 | |title=Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog, 1553-2015 | ||
}}<br> | }}<br> | ||
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