When using original local records, indexes created by clerks are often the gateway to locating material. When making digital copies of these records,
make a copy of the index as well as the records utilized. That way you will know you got everything and looked up all the relevant entries.

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  1. Good advice. Also identify location and exact title of the record book from which the index entry is from, on the copy.

    • I also take pictures of the cover/spine of the item (if available) and the title card if I’m using FHL film.

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