World Archives Project: USHMM - Eure-et-Loir, France, Selected Holocaust Records

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This content is provided as part of the World Memory Project in partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

The World Memory Project will create extensive indexes for each collection. The completed indexes will be made available for free on all ancestry.com websites. Once the indexes are completed individuals may contact the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum directly to request a free printed copy of a specific document at [email protected] .

About this project This collection contains documents from the Prefect's Office, the Voves camps administration (where most persons identified as communists were sent, often transferred from other camps), the Chartres prison, and private families and notaries. Documents include a register of Jews interned at the Prison of Chartres; the papers of the Goldenberg family; and records concerning compensation made to some victims of spoliation by Vichy and the German occupying forces. Victim groups included in this collection: Jews, secret societies, communists.

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About this Project:

The majority of these records are in French, but some are in German.

There is a wide variety of records included in this collection. Some records are consistent and well-formed, which can be easily identified with the corresponding form types - we will be keying more information from these records. The other records will be classified as "Miscellaneous Records" with minimum information being keyed. Generally you will be keying the primary name found at the top of the each record.

Keying the Documents:

You may receive an image set that consists of several images in a row regarding the same primary person. This is okay. Key the name on each image.

On miscellaneous records, key each easily identifiable person listed on the image as a unique record. Exceptions to this are listed below:

• For records such as correspondence, biographies, narratives, or other documents that do not consist of pre-printed forms and would otherwise require translating and reading through a block of text, only key the name of the primary individual, which should appear at the top of the page or somewhere near the beginning of the text. Do not worry about keying any other names mentioned in the document.
• Do not key the names of government or other officials as the goal is capture information about the people whom the document is about, not the people who administered or signed the documents.

Many names and locations will contain diacritics. Key those as seen using the "Insert international characters" button located directly above the keying grid and directly below the image.

Project-specific sample images and form field help:

Choose a sample image from below to see the corresponding form field examples.
Dossier Cover Page
Individual Arrest Notice
Internee Card
Miscellaneous Records
Name List

This project uses diacritics 

If you are using Windows XP there are some diacritics that may not be displayed correctly. This occasionally happens in newer browsers and operating systems as well. You may see a box inserted as a letter. For example: Mie'–¡dzyrzecz instead of Międzyrzecz

When you key letters with diacritics, it is best to use the international character set provided or the numeric shortcut shown in the keying tool. (Note: Not all diacritics will have a shortcut displayed.) Do not use other keyboard shortcuts as a work around. For arbitrators and reviewers who are using Windows XP operating systems, if you see the '–¡ displayed, you will need to key the diacritic using the international characters symbols provided in the tool to ensure the proper diacritic is being entered. 

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Dossier Cover Page

A Dossier Cover Page consists of an image with a single name on it, usually in the upper-right corner.

Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr", or "Mrs," using a the drop-down list for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the list, key the prefix as seen.

The abbreviation for Monsieur is M. If you encounter a record with M. Frangel generallt it would be keyed with M in the Prefix field and Frangel in the Surname field.

Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the person. The name will generally be found in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a name does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.

Surname

Key the surname of the person. The name will generally be found in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Sometimes the surname is written in all caps. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a surname does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.

Maiden Name

A maiden name is often denoted by the word "nee." When present, key the name that appears after the word "nee" as the maiden name. Key the name as seen, using the provided drop-down list for assistance.

Alias Given

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.

Alias Surname

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the surname alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.

Individual Arrest Notice

This form has the words "Notice Individuelle" in large letters near the top of the page.

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Document Day

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

Key the document day as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.
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Document Month

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

Key the document month using the provided drop-down list and in the language of the document. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document.  

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record. 

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Document Year

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

The document year must be either two or four digits, but otherwise key as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.
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Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr", or "Mrs," using a the drop-down list for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the list, key the prefix as seen.
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Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the person. The given name may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Prénoms." Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a name does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Surname

Key the surname of the person. The surname may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Nom." Sometimes the surname is written in all caps. However, do not key the name in all caps, but key it in proper case. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a surname does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Maiden Name

Key the maiden name from the field labeled "Surnoms."
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Alias Given

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Alias Surname

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the surname alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Birth Day

Key the birth day found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Birth Month

Key the birth month found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

For a list of months in French and German, see below.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Birth Year

Key the birth year found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Birth Place

Key the birthplace found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né à", "Naissance Lieu", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a location is not found in the list, key the location as seen. Separate jurisdictions such as towns and regions by a comma.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Residence Location

The residence may be an address or the city name where the person was from. Key the residence found in the field or column with a label such as: "Domicile", "Départment ou province", "Comune" or "Adresse." Sometimes the field or column that the residence is found in is not labeled. Key the full address including house number and street name if present. Include the arrondissement number for Paris if listed. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a locality is not in the list, key as seen.
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Father Given

Key the father's given name from the field labeled "fil(s) de". The given name consists of the first name or initial and any middle names or initials. Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen. Do not key the word "feu" as part of the father's given name as that indicates that the father is deceased.
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Father Surname

Key the father's surname from the field labeled "fil(s) de." Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen. If no surname is listed for the father, key the same surname as the primary individual.
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Mother Given

Key the mother's given name from the field labeled "et de" that appears right after or below the father's name. The given name consists of the first name or initial and any middle names or initials. Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen. Do not key the word "feue" as part of the mother's given name as that indicates that the mother is deceased.
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Mother Surname

Key the mother's surname from the field labeled "et de" that appears right after or below the father's name. Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen. The surname that is usually provided for the mother is her maiden name.
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Spouse Given

Key the spouse's given name from the field labeled "Nom du conjoint" or from where it appears on the line that indicates the marital status. This line may include words such as "célibataire," "marié, or "veuf a demoiselle." The given name consists of the first name or initial and any middle names or initials. The surname is often written before the given name and also in all caps if typed. Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen.
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Spouse Surname

Key the spouse's surname from the field labeled "Nom du conjoint" or from where it appears on the line that indicates the marital status. This line may include words such as "célibataire," "marié, or "veuf a demoiselle." For female spouses, the maiden name will usually be listed. The surname is often written before the given name and also in all caps if typed. Use the drop-down list to assist you in keying the name. However, if a name is not found in the list, key the name as seen.
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Marriage Day

Key the marriage day from the field labeled "Dâte et lieu du mariage" or "à la mairie de {place}, le {date}." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.
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Marriage Month

Key the marriage month from the field labeled "Dâte et lieu du mariage" or "à la mairie de {place}, le {date}." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Marriage Year

Key the marriage year from the field labeled "Dâte et lieu du mariage" or "à la mairie de {place}, le {date}." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.
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Marriage Place

Key the marriage location from the field labeled "Dâte et lieu du mariage" or "à la mairie de {place}, le {date}." Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a location is not found in the list, key the location as seen. Separate jurisdictions such as towns and regions by a comma.
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Occupation

Key the occupation found in the field or column with a label such as: "Profession" or "Profession de l'inculpé." Sometimes the field or column that the occupation is found in is not labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If an occupation is not on the list, key as seen.
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Nationality

Key the nationality found in the field or column with a label such as: "Nationalité." Sometimes the field or column that the nationality is found in is not labeled. Key the nationality as seen, excluding periods at the end of an abbreviation. For example, if you see "F." or "Fr.", key these as "F" and "Fr."
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Internee Card

This form consists of a single index card, usually located in the bottom left-hand corner of the image. At the top of the card are fields for category and number.

Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr", or "Mrs," using a the drop-down list for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the list, key the prefix as seen.
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Surname

Key the surname of the person. The surname may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Nom." Sometimes the surname is written in all caps. However, do not key the name in all caps, but key it in proper case. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a surname does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Maiden Name

Key the maiden name from the field labeled "Nom de jeune Fille."
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Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the person. The given name may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Prénoms." Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a name does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Alias Surname

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the surname alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Alias Given

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Occupation

Key the occupation found in the field or column with a label such as: "Profession" or "Profession de l'inculpé." Sometimes the field or column that the occupation is found in is not labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If an occupation is not on the list, key as seen.
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Birth Day

Key the birth day found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

See Example

Birth Month

Key the birth month found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

For a list of months in French and German, see below.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Birth Year

Key the birth year found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Birth Place

Key the birthplace found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né à", "Naissance Lieu", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a location is not found in the list, key the location as seen. Separate jurisdictions such as towns and regions by a comma.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

See Example

Nationality

Key the nationality found in the field or column with a label such as: "Nationalité." Sometimes the field or column that the nationality is found in is not labeled. Key the nationality as seen, excluding periods at the end of an abbreviation. For example, if you see "F." or "Fr.", key these as "F" and "Fr."
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Residence Location

The residence may be an address or the city name where the person was from. Key the residence found in the field or column with a label such as: "Domicile", "Départment ou province", "Comune" or "Adresse." Sometimes the field or column that the residence is found in is not labeled. Key the full address including house number and street name if present. Include the arrondissement number for Paris if listed. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a locality is not in the list, key as seen.
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Arrest Day

Key the day of arrest from the field labeled "Arrêté." Key as seen. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.
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Arrest Month

Key the month of arrest from the field labeled "Arrêté." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Arrest Year

Key the year of arrest from the field labeled "Arrêté." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.
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Arrival Day

Key the day of arrival from the field labeled "date d'arrivée." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.
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Arrival Month

Key the month of arrival from the field labeled "date d'arrivée." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Arrival Year

Key the day of arrival from the field labeled "date d'arrivée." Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.
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Miscellaneous Records

Use this form type for any images that do not fit into one of the other form type categories but has information to key (i.e. image is not a blank or a microfilm target image).

Document Day

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

Key the document day as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.

Document Month

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

Key the document month using the provided drop-down list and in the language of the document. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document.  

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record. 

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

Document Year

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format. The document year must be either two or four digits, but otherwise key as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.

Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr", or "Mrs," using a the drop-down list for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the list, key the prefix as seen.

Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the person. The given name may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Prénoms." Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a name does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.

Surname

Key the surname of the person. The surname may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Nom." Sometimes the surname is written in all caps. However, do not key the name in all caps, but key it in proper case. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a surname does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.

Maiden Name

A maiden name is often denoted by the word "nee." When present, key the name that appears after the word "nee" as the maiden name. Key the name as seen, using the provided drop-down list for assistance.

Alias Given

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.

Alias Surname

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the surname alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.

Birth Day

Key the birth day from the birth date, if present. Use the key words listed below to determine if a birth date is listed. If no keywords are found, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

Birth Month

Key the birth month from the birth date, if present. Use the key words listed below to determine if a birth date is listed. If no keywords are found, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

For a list of months in French and German, see below.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

Birth Year

Key the birth day from the birth date, if present. Use the key words listed below to determine if a birth date is listed. If no keywords are found, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

Birth Place

Key the birthplace, if present. Use the key words listed below to determine if a birthplace is listed. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a location is not found in the list, key the location as seen. Separate jurisdictions such as towns and regions by a comma.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

Name List

There are many images which contain lists of names, for example deportation lists, prison lists, lists of hospitalized internees, lists of visitors, etc. Some of these lists have column headings that identify what information is in each column. Others do not. However, use this form type for any image which contains a listing or column full of names.

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Document Day

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format. Key the document day as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.
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Document Month

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format.

Key the document month using the provided drop-down list and in the language of the document. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document.  If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available.

If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record. 

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Document Year

The document date is the date the document was signed or written. This is not available on every image, but if it is, it can usually be found near the top or bottom of the page. It may follow the words "le" or "du." It often follows a place name as well. The date usually appears in the day-month-year format. The document year must be either two or four digits, but otherwise key as seen.

If there are multiple documents on an image for the same individual, but they have different document dates, key the most recent date available. If there are multiple documents on an image for different individuals and they have different document dates, or one has a document date and the other doesn't, create a new section for each document by clicking on the "add a new section" icon above the header fields. This will allow you to key a unique document date for each record.
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Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr", or "Mrs," using a the drop-down list for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the list, key the prefix as seen.
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Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the person. The given name may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Prénoms." Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a name does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Surname

Key the surname of the person. The surname may sometimes be found in a field or column labeled "Nom." Sometimes the surname is written in all caps. However, do not key the name in all caps, but key it in proper case. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a surname does not appear in the list, key the name as seen.
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Maiden Name

A maiden name is often denoted by the word "nee." When present, key the name that appears after the word "nee" as the maiden name. Key the name as seen, using the provided drop-down list for assistance.
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Alias Given

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Alias Surname

Occasionally an alternate name may be recorded for a given individual. This name may be denoted by parentheses, quotation marks, or other indicating words. A variant spelling of a name is not considered an alias. Key the surname alias using the provided drop-down list. If a name does not appear on the list, key as seen.
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Birth Day

Key the birth day found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Birth Month

Key the birth month found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format.

Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.
For a list of months in French and German, see below.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Birth Year

Key the birth year found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né le", "Naissance Date", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. If no column heading is given, a birth date can be distinguished from another event date by the year - birth years will typically be in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Dates are typically written in the {day.month.year} format. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Birth Place

Key the birthplace found in the field or column with a label such as: "Né à", "Naissance Lieu", or "Dâte et lieu de naissance." Sometimes the field or column that the birth date is found in will not be labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a location is not found in the list, key the location as seen. Separate jurisdictions such as towns and regions by a comma.

Keywords to look for:

• naissance = birth
• né(e) = born

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Residence Location

The residence may be an address or the city name where the person was from. Key the residence found in the field or column with a label such as: "Domicile", "Départment ou province", "Comune" or "Adresse." Sometimes the field or column that the residence is found in is not labeled. Key the full address including house number and street name if present. Include the arrondissement number for Paris if listed. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If a locality is not in the list, key as seen.
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Occupation

Key the occupation found in the field or column with a label such as: "Profession" or "Profession de l'inculpé." Sometimes the field or column that the occupation is found in is not labeled. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. If an occupation is not on the list, key as seen.
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Event Day

Key the day of the event or record of entry. This may be an arrest date, entrance or exit date, deportation date, etc. Basically, if there is a date associated with a record that is not a birth or other vital date, key it as an event date.
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Event Month

Key the month of the event or record of entry. This may be an arrest date, entrance or exit date, deportation date, etc. Basically, if there is a date associated with a record that is not a birth or other vital date, key it as an event date. Use the provided drop-down list for assistance. Key the name of the month in full, even if abbreviated, written numerically, or in Roman numerals on the document. Key the name of the month in the language of the document.

French months:

• 1 - I - janvier
• 2 - II - février
• 3 - III - mars
• 4 - IV - avril
• 5 - V - mai
• 6 - VI - juin
• 7 - VII - juillet
• 8 - VIII - août
• 9 - IX - septembre
• 10 - X - octobre
• 11 - XI - novembre
• 12 - XII - décembre

German months:

• 1 - I - Januar
• 2 - II - Februar
• 3 - III - März
• 4 - IV - April
• 5 - V - Mai
• 6 - VI - Juni
• 7 - VII - Juli
• 8 - VIII - August
• 9 - IX - September
• 10 - X - Oktober
• 11 - XI - November
• 12 - XII - Dezember

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Event Year

Key the year of the event or record of entry. This may be an arrest date, entrance or exit date, deportation date, etc. Basically, if there is a date associated with a record that is not a birth or other vital date, key it as an event date. Key the year as seen, whether two or four digits.
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