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Cédulas de vecindad Of GUATEMALA

ChicoZen
ChicoZen ✭
April 6 in Search

Why were all these records taken off line?They are an invaluable source of information. This was the only way I was able to find a picture of my grandfather. For families with no pictures of ancestors, removing these images is heartbreaking.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    April 6

    @ChicoZen

    FYI

    Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.

    I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

    Just in passing ...

    You are not alone ...

    We ALL understand, your frustration ...

    I would humbly venture to suggest, that at some stage, we have ALL suffered from such ...

    [ Of course, some MUCH MORE, than others ... ]

    Now ...

    That Said ...

    UNFORTUNATELY ...

    'Yes', the availability/accessibility, of "Records", in 'FamilySearch' ... 'come and go' ... on a regular basis ...

    [ ie. There one minute ... gone the next ... ]

    Please be, aware; and, advised ...

    That 'FamilySearch', ALREADY does provide, "Articles", on the possible, ACCESS, "Limitations"; and, "Restrictions", regarding the various "Records" in 'FamilySearch'.

    Here are some "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':

    Why did some historical records disappear from FamilySearch?

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/why-have-some-historical-records-disappeared-from-familysearch

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/why-have-some-historical-records-disappeared-from-familysearch

    Why are there access limitations on Historical Records?

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/why-are-there-access-restrictions-on-historical-records

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/why-are-there-access-restrictions-on-historical-records

    What are the image restrictions in Historical Records?

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-the-image-restrictions-in-historical-records

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-the-image-restrictions-in-historical-records

    So ...

    That Said ...

    For the vast MAJORITY, of the "Records", in 'FamilySearch', 'FamilySearch' is NOT, the "Record" Custodian.

    The "Record" Custodian primarily governs; and, is more often than not, responsible for, the ACCESS, "Limitations"; and, "Restrictions", placed upon THEIR "Records" in 'FamilySearch'.

    'FamilySearch', is bound, by the MANY "Contractual Agreements/Arrangements, between, 'FamilySearch'; and, the MANY various "Record" Custodians.

    Of course, there are OTHER matters, that MAY also govern, the ACCESS, "Limitations"; and, "Restrictions", regarding the various "Records" in 'FamilySearch'.

    I am certain, that 'FamilySearch', would LOVE to make, ALL of the "Records", it "Holds", FREELY available (and, accessible) to ALL; but, unfortunately, such can not always be the case.

    Plus ...

    As, I previously advised ...

    The ACCESSIBILTY, to the many various "Records", in 'FamilySearch', can 'come and go', on a REGULAR basis.

    The ACCESSIBILTY, to the many various "Records", in 'FamilySearch', is subject to those "Contractual Agreements/Arrangements; which, generally "Expire"; and, NEED to be "Renewed"; where, the "Record" Custodian, is at liberty to "Set" (or, "Change") ACCESS, "Limitations"; and, "Restrictions", placed upon THEIR "Records" in 'FamilySearch'.

    Such happens ... And, very often ...

    Just my thoughts.

    I know, that this certainly may not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.

    Brett

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