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There are some abbreviations in this telephone directory that I do not understand.

mamamademe
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September 12, 2021 in Indexing

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M3HM-XV6

here are some: bds, s, etc.

Thank you.

Marilyn Rasmussen

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  • John Empoliti
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    September 12, 2021 Answer ✓

    "bds" probably means "boards at" or "boards with." For example, "bds John E Gregory" probably means "rents a room at John E Gregory's house." You would index John E Gregory as well (once).

    "s" might mean "south" (referring to part of a street or part of town).

    "w" might mean "west" (referring to part of a street or part of town)

    Same for "e" and "n."

    "h" might mean "home"

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  • mamamademe
    mamamademe ✭
    September 15, 2021

    Thank you so much!

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  • John Empoliti
    John Empoliti ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 15, 2021

    You’re welcome. Happy to help.

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