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Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Historical Society of Pennsylvania Card Catalog - FamilySearch Historical Records (view source)
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# Select the '''Category''' | # Select the '''Category''' | ||
# Select the '''Item of Interest''' to view the images. | # Select the '''Item of Interest''' to view the images. | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. | ||
Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. It would be wise 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]. | Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. It would be wise 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]. | ||