Family History Center

ML90

How do I know if a family history center has an image available to view? I found records with no image available online but am not sure I will be able to see it even if I visit a History center. Would the record say if it is available at a history center?

Vincent T

Hi @ML90 thank you for your message. The link below will take you to an article that will best explain the feedback messages to each image you will want to view. I hope this helps

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

CarolKP

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-notes-or-film-digital-notes-in-the-catalog

The format of the film might give you a clue to finding the record. from the above article in the Familysearch.org Help Center

• Format—icons to indicate ways to view a record
  • Magnifying glass allows you to search a complete or partial index. If any portion of the film is indexed, you see the icon.
  • Camera allows you to browse digitized images.
  • Camera with a key explains viewing restrictions.
  • Film reel indicates that FamilySearch has a physical version of the material—a microfilm or microfiche. We lack a digital version or the record custodian denies user access to the digital images.
  • No icon means FamilySearch lacks a physical copy and the record custodian denies user access to the digital images.

The film reel would be possible at the Family History Library in salt Lake city. You would have to call them to see if they have a physical copy.