You are mixing terminology here. The IGI does NOT include the PRF and AF databases. When you do a search at familysearch.org all the databases are searched (unless you specify otherwise). The search result screen is broken into sections for the different databases. The records for the IGI, PRF, AF and other records have been merged together at newFamilySearch. But the IGI itself is a seperate and distinct database. It is essentially a record of temple work and does contain different types, such as extracted records and patron submissions. Your point about looking to see the original source is valid, as extracted records (although secondary) are more likely to be accurate.
Gary Templeman -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Kirsten Bowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Gavin: > > The IGI contains several different types of records and the source citation > format varies depending on where you found your particular record. The > Pedigree Resource File and Ancestral file databases, for example, are > basically online transcripts of family group sheets submitted by individuals > and should be cited that way. The IGI also contains transcripts from > original church records and other original records. Those would be cited as > transcribed records online. And then, some of the listings in the IGI are > simply indexes created from other records. You need to examine the > information at the bottom of the screen for your record to identify the > original source and then develop your citation accordingly. If you still > have questions then, please re-post with the additional detail about > specifically where the record was found. > > By the way, a fraktur is a hand-drawn and often illuminated certificate, > usually done as a family keepsake. > > Kirsten > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gavin > Nicholson > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:25 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [LegacyUG] Sourcing the IGI > > > Hello again listers! > > Thanks for all the help so far and sorry if this has been asked before but I > have scoured Google, looked at the examples on the Legacy website (which > appear to refer to a previous edition) and looked at the sample file with > Legacy 7.0 to no avail. > > I am just after the best way to Source the IGI. When I select "Internet" > there is a message in RED that says I should select the type of record I > want. If I select a marriage record then the best thing to select to get an > online option is "Fraktur". I don't even know what a "Fraktur" is!! > > Looking forward to your thoughts! > Gavin... > > > > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > >
