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How can I find more beginner batches?

Pierce, Lyla Rachel
Pierce, Lyla Rachel ✭
March 2, 2022 edited August 16, 2024 in Get Involved/Indexing

I am still starting out indexing and I am working on the beginning batches. The intermediate seem to hard and I can't read the calligraphy! Most of the time, there aren't very many beginner batches so instead I don't do any at all. Is there any way for me to be able to find more? Thanks!

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  • JBPurdie
    JBPurdie mod
    March 2, 2022

    @Pierce, Lyla Rachel

    Thank you for reaching out to community here is a link that should help you

    How do I search indexing projects by language and difficulty?  

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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    March 2, 2022

    Unfortunately, Lyla Rachel, there are very few beginner batches that show up - ever. It is rare to find typewritten documents, except the Muster Rolls. They may have another set ready to go since this last one just wrapped up. Watch for that! But, even the intermediate projects right now are mostly handwritten. For those who don't read cursive (calligraphy), the beginner pickings are slim in any language and most are complete, except for Italy.

    There is no dishonor in grabbing a batch, having a look at it, and returning the batch if it is too difficult. I just looked at 4 batches and returned them to see if I thought they might be good recommendations for you. Browse around - maybe something will meet your skills!

    Here's a link on Returning Batches: https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-return-an-indexing-batch

    Also, if you are new to web-indexing, you might enjoy watching some of the videos you can find on youtube when you search for FamilySearch Indexing. This is my favorite:              Indexing Discussion (Jason Pierson Live)      

    Best Wishes!

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  • Pierce, Lyla Rachel
    Pierce, Lyla Rachel ✭
    March 3, 2022

    Thank you so much!

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  • Dellory Matthews
    Dellory Matthews ✭✭✭✭
    March 3, 2022

    Muster Rolls are intermediate, but they are typed and easy to do. This project launched today:

    United States—Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916–1939 [Part R]


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