Stammblätter, 1940-1941
I see that in this collection https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/catalog/252070?availability=Family%20History%20Library
most of the files now show as on film, with 3 or 4 showing as digitized. Those that are digitized are viewable.
Until recently all of the files in this collection were both digitized and viewable, and had been for a few years.
I could understand digitized and not viewable, but it seems odd to say they are not digitized,
Is there an issue?
Thank you
Ryan
Answers
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The catalog item you are referring to includes family trees created in 1940-1941; I believe it may contain information on people still living, and that may be the reason why they are restricted. FamilySearch Catalog: Stammblätter, 1940-1941
I have also been informed the film reel icon does not necessarily mean that the images are not digitized. Information in a Catalog entry • FamilySearch
Important Note on Access Restrictions: Occasionally, a Catalog entry includes microfilms with camera icons alongside others with only film reel icons. This status usually occurs when the record custodian restricts portions of a digitized microfilm. If any part of the microfilm has restrictions, FamilySearch must restrict access to the entire microfilm, including portions without restrictions.
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@sc woz - thank you for the prompt reply and clarification on the meaning of the reel icon.
With regards to the contents of the catalog item, as someone who has accessed it very frequently I am aware of the contents and do understand what you are saying.
My primary question does anyone know if something has officially changed regarding restrictions on this collection as the records were viewable up until last week?
Prior to that they had been accessible for at least 5 years.
Thanks again Ryan
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FamilySearch cannot always be transparent about why records are restricted due to legal or contractual confidentiality. It is painful to lose record access, and I believe a cautious approach will help to build trust with the record custodians over time and may pay off with even greater numbers of records in the future. The goal is always to make as many records as possible freely available to all.
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