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Including "Jr"

randlwinnockey1
randlwinnockey1 ✭
October 18, 2021 in Indexing

When indexing a name such as "Adams, James P Jr" is the "Jr" included as part of the given name?

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  • Melissa S Himes
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    October 18, 2021 Answer ✓

    Jr is not included in indexing unless there is a suffix or title and terms field. It is not part of the given or surname.

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