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US—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N] [MQR3-D79]I’m working on this current batch. For given names that are abbreviated (ie. Wm) do we type it as i…
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Which date to enter?In indexing documents on which there's a date but then an official stamp with a later date, which d…
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Should I index only the bolded surname? Or should I index all of the surnames listed in the line?I'm working on the "US—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N] [MQR3-36K]" project, and I'm …Answered Raoelina, Marcy Elizabeth 63 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Raoelina, Marcy Elizabeth
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Only found 185 entries on a directory that says 300. Did I miss something?Only found 185 entries on a directory that says 300. Did I miss something?
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john Walter ReedUS—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N] [MQRM-BYZ] How does one enter a name that is misaingAnswered 242jwr1.5612474352028315E12 38 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by maryellenstevensbarnes1
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How do I enter a Enter a missed name (Do I go to the end of entries)US—City Directories, 1903–1935 [Part N] [MQRM-BYZ]Answered 242jwr1.5612474352028315E12 25 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by maryellenstevensbarnes1
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Getting back to indexingI doing a city directory and the last indexing project I worked on was a census record. I have thi…
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After I've worked on a batch, but not finished it, how do I save it so I can come back laterand work on it some more?
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Duplicate names in city directoriesI am indexing city directories. The instructions say not to index duplicates of names. However, i…
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MQR9-WW5I'm looking at this particular batch… It was reviewed by me. Indexed by another. I'm ready to subm…
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