Tips
- Some images come from books. A book cover can have a title, volume, creator, place, and date. When you search, try to use keywords that could appear on the cover.
- A record type is a good keyword in combination with an initial search for a place. Examples include census, marriage, deed, or will.
- In some cases, it is helpful to use a name as a keyword. Try a last name and a first initial.
- In general, the name of a place is your most effective keyword.
AND and OR
You can use the operators AND and OR in the Keyword field.
- AND: Finds search results that match both search terms.
- OR: Finds search results that match either search term.
To work correctly, follow these guidelines when using AND and OR:
- Type AND and OR in English.
- Type AND and OR in uppercase letters.
- Type a space before and after the word.
For example: Harmon AND Virginia: Finds collections with both the word Harmon and Virginia.
Harmon OR Virginia: Finds collections with the word Harmon or Virginia or both words.
Steps (website)
- Click Search.
- Click Images.
- Click More Options.
- In the Keyword field, enter search terms.
- Click Search.
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