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Should I index a "Naturalization Petitions Recommended to be Denied" record?It's the only image in the batch … I'm assuming the answer is no, but I just want do double check. …
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Why isn't indexing progress saved correctly.I am reviewing an indexing batch with about 300 records (a City Directory). I reviewed the first 1…
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Image unreadableWhat do I do when the image itself makes much of the names unreadable? Ive fiddled with contrast an…
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Keep Surname in Place?I'm currently working on reviewing US—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N] [MQ5B-8H7]. The Project …
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Indexing "—& Name" (US—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N])Hi. I am working on a batch (MQRM-CPQ) that has a weird couple of lines that I'm trying to figure o…
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Indexer skipped a column of dataI'm reviewing a city directory, and the indexer skipped the second column of names. I've heard tha…
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certificate number?"matricula" in BrazilI am reviewing a batch of death certificates from Brazil. The first option is to enter the certific…
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How do I save a project so I can finish it later?How do I save a project so I can finish it later?
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Residential directoriesIn residential directories, it often tells the occupation of the resident, but does not mention the…
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Is "Mr." or "Mrs." enough to enter a specific sex?Is "Mr." or "Mrs." enough to enter a specific sex?
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