US-Cities and Business Directories Do you index businesses or just individual names?

judyhunt2

Melissa S Himes

Hi Judy. You index the individual's names that are in listings or advertisements. For instance,

Norland AM, house finishing dept. The Rike-Kumler Co. 92 W Ferndale (Clara)

There would be records for

Given Name: A M Surname: Norland Spouse's Given Name: Clara

Given Name: <blank> Surname: Rike

Given Name: <blank> Surname: Kumler

 

I​ndex names of employers and and employees. When indexing business names, index the names of individuals only. For example, "The Ad Book" would not be indexed, but "Barner Kehlenbeck Wines and Liquors" should be indexed. In this case, you would create 2 entries. One for Barner (surname) and another for Kehlenbeck (surname). Do not index occupations or terms such as, "banker," "policeman," "M.D.," or similar terms.

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