World Archives Project: Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971 - Revision history

Paulmd199: revert

Paulmd199 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:52:52 GMT

revert

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	'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''		'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''
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	====County====		====County====
	Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>		Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>
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	Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.		Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.
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	====Post Office Locality====		====Post Office Locality====
	Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.
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	Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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	====Postmaster Suffix====		====Postmaster Suffix====
	Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.

Kaymj: /* Postmaster Surname */ Randolph

Kaymj — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:42:11 GMT

Postmaster Surname: Randolph

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	Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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	====Postmaster Suffix====		====Postmaster Suffix====
	Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.

Kaymj: /* County */ mccurtain

Kaymj — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:41:38 GMT

County: mccurtain

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	Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.		Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.
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	====Post Office Locality====		====Post Office Locality====
	Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.

Kaymj: /* State */ Oklahoma

Kaymj — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:40:34 GMT

State: Oklahoma

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	'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''		'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''
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	====County====		====County====
	Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>		Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>

Wiedwoman: /* Postmaster Prefix */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:18:04 GMT

Postmaster Prefix

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	On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.
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	=Register Page=		=Register Page=
	<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">		<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">
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	Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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	====Postmaster Given====		====Postmaster Given====
	Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the Postmaster, using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a name does not appear in the dictionary then key the name as seen. '''Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. If there are multiple dates listed for the same postmaster - in the same entry- key the first date listed. DO NOT key a new record when there are multiple dates listed for one postmaster.'''		Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the Postmaster, using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a name does not appear in the dictionary then key the name as seen. '''Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. If there are multiple dates listed for the same postmaster - in the same entry- key the first date listed. DO NOT key a new record when there are multiple dates listed for one postmaster.'''

Wiedwoman: /* Postmaster Prefix */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:16:17 GMT

Postmaster Prefix

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	Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
	<br>		<br>
-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_empty_name_prefix.jpg See Example]~~

	====Postmaster Given====		====Postmaster Given====

Wiedwoman: /* NARA Microfilm Target Page */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:15:40 GMT

NARA Microfilm Target Page

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	=NARA Microfilm Target Page=		=NARA Microfilm Target Page=
	[[File:AWAP 30439 - 30439 065390-00007.jpg]]		[[File:AWAP 30439 - 30439 065390-00007.jpg]]
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	NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc." under the "No Information to Key" section.\|NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc."		NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc." under the "No Information to Key" section.\|NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc."
	====State====		====State====

Wiedwoman: /* NARA Microfilm Target Page */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:14:05 GMT

NARA Microfilm Target Page

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	=NARA Microfilm Target Page=		=NARA Microfilm Target Page=
-	[[File:AWAP 30439 - 30439 065390-00007.jpg~~\|350px\|thumb\|left\|~~NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc." under the "No Information to Key" section.\|NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc." ~~<span> under the "No Information to Key" section.]]~~	+	[[File:AWAP 30439 - 30439 065390-00007.jpg]]
-		+	NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc." under the "No Information to Key" section.\|NARA Microfilm Target Pages have the words "National Archives Microfilm Publications" written accross the top and bottom. There are several different types of these target images. However, there are only two that we will be keying from: 1) Image that contains the Volume Number and Year Range 2) Image that contains the State and County. Only these two different types of images should be classified as "NARA Microfilm Target Page". All other target images should be classified as "Cover page, Section header, etc."
	====State====		====State====
	Capture the State or Territory from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm Page. Use the provided dictionary to assist you, but otherwise, key as seen. On the Target Microfilm image, if both a state and territory are listed, and they are for the same state (ex. "Arizona" and "Arizona Territory", then just key "Arizona" into the state field. If two different states or territories are listed, then create a new section so that you can create a new header, and key both entries. Copy the state down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.		Capture the State or Territory from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm Page. Use the provided dictionary to assist you, but otherwise, key as seen. On the Target Microfilm image, if both a state and territory are listed, and they are for the same state (ex. "Arizona" and "Arizona Territory", then just key "Arizona" into the state field. If two different states or territories are listed, then create a new section so that you can create a new header, and key both entries. Copy the state down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.
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	On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.
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	=Register Page=		=Register Page=
	<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">		<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">

Wiedwoman: /* Appointment Year */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:09:47 GMT

Appointment Year

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	If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.		If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.
	<br>		<br>
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		+	=Cover Pages=
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		+	[[Category:World Archives Projects]]

Wiedwoman at 06:06, 27 July 2012

Wiedwoman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:06:20 GMT

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	'''About this project'''		'''About this project'''
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	'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''		'''Do not key a state if there is not one showing.'''
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	====County====		====County====
	Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>		Capture the county from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm page. '''Do not key a county if there is not one showing.'''<br>
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	====Volume Number====		====Volume Number====
	Key the volume number from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm images. Do not key roll number.		Key the volume number from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm images. Do not key roll number.
	<br>		<br>
-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065390-00007-general_volume_number.jpg See Example]~~
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	====Volume Year Range====		====Volume Year Range====
	Enter the year range from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm images. Capture just the years; do not enter things such as "ca." or "approx." Expand year ranges written such as "1832-42" to "1832-1842".		Enter the year range from the middle of the NARA Target Microfilm images. Capture just the years; do not enter things such as "ca." or "approx." Expand year ranges written such as "1832-42" to "1832-1842".
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	====Post Office Locality====		====Post Office Locality====
	On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.
	<br>		<br>
-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065390-00007-self_residence_place_countryregion.jpg See Example]~~
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	=Register Page=		=Register Page=
	<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">		<gallery style = "float:right" widths=600 heights =220 perrow =1 caption ="There are two types of Register Pages that list the appointments of postmasters. There is a 2-page form that you will key left page and then right page; the other is a 1- page that spans across the page. Please be sure on the 1-page that spans across the page that you check your dates. These dates will start with the earliest and end with the latest date.">
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	====State====		====State====
	Capture the State or Territory from the header area of the register page. Use the provided dictionary to assist you, but otherwise, key as seen. Copy the state down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.		Capture the State or Territory from the header area of the register page. Use the provided dictionary to assist you, but otherwise, key as seen. Copy the state down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_residence_place_state.jpg See Example]~~
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	====County====		====County====
	Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.		Capture the county from the header area of the Register page or from the the appropriate column on the Register page. If the County is found in a column of a register page instead of in the header, create a new section so that you can enter a new header, if the county changes within the page. If the words "Unknown Counties" is given, key "Unknown" into the County field. Copy the County down to subsequent images within your image set until you see differing information.
	<br>		<br>
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	====Post Office Locality====		====Post Office Locality====
	Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.		Key the Post Office location from either (1) the header area of the register or (2) the appropriate column in the register. If the post office is listed in the header, please copy down the name of the post office to all records on the page, or until another post office name is provided. On the NARA Microfilm Target Pages, key the post office if given on the same page as the state and county. We do not expect this to happen very often.
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	====Postmaster Prefix====		====Postmaster Prefix====
	Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key any titles before the Given name of the Postmaster, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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	<br><br>		<br><br>
	Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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	====Postmaster Surname====		====Postmaster Surname====
	Capture the Surname of the Postmaster using the dictionary provided for assistance. If the surname does not appear in the dictionary then key the surname as seen. '''Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. If there are multiple dates listed for the same postmaster - in the same entry- key the first date listed. DO NOT key a new record when there are multiple dates listed for one postmaster.'''		Capture the Surname of the Postmaster using the dictionary provided for assistance. If the surname does not appear in the dictionary then key the surname as seen. '''Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. If there are multiple dates listed for the same postmaster - in the same entry- key the first date listed. DO NOT key a new record when there are multiple dates listed for one postmaster.'''
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	Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_empty_name_surname.jpg See Example]~~
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	====Postmaster Suffix====		====Postmaster Suffix====
	Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.		Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the Postmaster using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.Create a new record for each entry in the register, even if the Postmaster is the same on several lines. Likewise, in the cases where there is one line per post office and there are multiple postmasters listed for that post office, create a new record for each postmaster and apply the appropriate post office information to each individual.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_empty_name_suffix.jpg See Example]~~
	====Appointment Day====		====Appointment Day====
	Key the Day portion of the Date, using the following rules to determine which Date to key:		Key the Day portion of the Date, using the following rules to determine which Date to key:
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	<br>P=Appointed by the President, P&S=Appointed and Confirmed by the Senate		<br>P=Appointed by the President, P&S=Appointed and Confirmed by the Senate
	<br>If you see P and P&S, key the P date, which should be the first written date.		<br>If you see P and P&S, key the P date, which should be the first written date.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_other_date_day.jpg See Example]~~
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	====Appointment Month====		====Appointment Month====
	Key the Month portion of the Date in full, using the following rules to determine which Date to key:		Key the Month portion of the Date in full, using the following rules to determine which Date to key:
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	If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.		If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_other_date_month.jpg See Example]~~
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	====Appointment Year====		====Appointment Year====
	Key the <span style="color: red;">'''two''' or '''four'''</span> digit number designation as the Year portion of the Date. '''Key as seen'''. Use the following rules to determine which Date to key:<br>		Key the <span style="color: red;">'''two''' or '''four'''</span> digit number designation as the Year portion of the Date. '''Key as seen'''. Use the following rules to determine which Date to key:<br>
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	If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.		If none of these guidelines can be followed for keying the date, please post a question to us.
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-	~~[http://c.mfcreative.com/i/akt/projecthelp/30439/30439_065389-00013-self_other_date_year.jpg See Example]~~
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	[[Category:World Archives Project]]		[[Category:World Archives Project]]