The Miracle of Microfilm: The Foundation of the Largest Genealogical Record Collection in the World.

Powell, Ted F.

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Miracle of Microfilm: The Foundation of the Largest Genealogical Record Collection in the World.

Powell, Ted F.

Microform Review, v14 n3 p148-56 Sum 1985

Traces origins of the Genealogical Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), highlighting microfilm technology, equipment used, development of the 16mm camera, film processing, quality control, filming techniques, specialized microfilming, archival storage (The Granite Mountain Records Vault), the genealogical library system, and library cataloging. (EJS)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Genealogy, Information Storage, Library Collections, Library Services, Library Technical Processes, Microfilm, Microreproduction, Preservation, Special Libraries, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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