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| Drouin Film Information |
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| Ever wonder if the information listed in the repertoire or book was
transcribed accurately? Or do you speculate that if there was other
information listed that it might help with your research? Would you like a
copy of the actual journal entry? |
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| One way to check if the information is accurate is to review the actual
journal or register that the data was transcribed from or a microfilm of
that record. |
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| Previously the American-French Genealogical Society purchased the Drouin
Institute microfilm collection of vital statistics and is the only source
in the United States for this unique collection of microfilm. |
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| Over 2500 rolls of film are included in the collection. |
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| Members visiting the American-French Genealogical Society library have
the opportunity to view the microfilms and if they desire request copies
of the events. |
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Specifically, this unique, historical collection contains the
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Baptisms, Marriages, and Death Records for the entire Province of
Quebec. |
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Baptisms, Marriages, and Death Records for those areas of Ontario,
New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia known to be predominantly
French-Canadian. |
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Notarial Acts, such as marriage contracts, wills, deeds, and other
legal documents for the Province of Quebec. |
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| This collection covers each parish from its founding to 1935-1940 when
the Drouin Institute produced the microfilm. |
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| All parishes, both Catholic and non-Catholic, and some Indian Missions
were filmed. |
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| The microfilm is from the actual records filmed by Drouin Instute, and
will afford you the opportunity to make your own interpretations of the
handwritten documents, and in some cases, view the signatures of your
ancestors. |
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| Up to now the only way to view these films in the United States is by
visiting AFGS and searching the films yourself. |
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| To increase the availability of information that is available from these
Drouin microfilms AFGS is offering a new service. |
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| This service is open to anyone, member or non-member who would like a
copy of an event from the Drouin microfilms. |
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| If your researching American-French Canadian Genealogy and have a record
from a repertoire or book concerning the act (Marriage, Baptism, Death
Record etc.) you may now be able to get a copy of that event. |
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| Most information in Repertoire and books available for research have
been edited from these Drouin records and condensed into the format
required for the books. But these Drouin microfilm records are the
complete actual records of the specific event. This should produce an
interesting addition to your Genealogical Information. |
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| This service would provide a copy of the record just the way it is
written in the actual journal or book. It would not be transcribed so it
would be in the actual language as it was written, with all the comments
as they were recorded. In some case it may be a little challenging to read
because of the penmanship as these are microfilmed from the actual
records. |
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The fee is for this service if an AFGS member
is $2.00 per copy of an event or if a non-member the fee is $5.00. This
fee includes finding the information on the film from information you
supplied, and making a copy of the event.
Postage and handling is $2.50 for the first event then
$1.00 each additional event.
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NOTE: There is no charge for AFGS to check if we have the
information.
You pay only when we have found your
information.
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| Here's is an example of what a microfilm record looks like. Not all of
events contain the same information. Some are very informative some are
simple but this is what is actually on the church journals or records.
This is as close to being there as possible and an great source.
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Drouin Film Example -
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Please NOTE: These are not certified copies.
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| Also some of these copies may be in Latin and most are
in French. If you would like to have one of our volunteers translate the
copy there is an minimum additional fee of $7.00 per copy. The actual
translation cost can not be determined until the film is reviewed. When
the translation cost is known you will be notified of the cost for the
translation. This way you can decided if you want it translated.
After your approval and full payment you will receive the original copy
plus a translated version of what is on the copy. |
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| If we cannot find the requested information, we will charge you nothing. |
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| In order to be sure of finding the correct entry, we will need the
complete information from the form. Not all of the microfilms are indexed
and they are set up by date. It is very important that the date is
supplied as well as other supporting information on our form. |
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| Forms must be complete before we will review the film for the
event. |
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| When ordering this service you must fill out the online form as the
first step. Do not send payment now, you will only send the payment after
we have reviewed the film and contact you that we have found what your
looking for. At that time you will need to send in the appropriate payment
to AFGS. When we receive your payment the items ordered will be forwarded
to you postpaid. |
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| Please allow min 5 weeks for processing |
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IMPORTANT This is a Copy service not a
Research Request |
| This offer is only if you know the Actual Names,
Exact Place and Date of the event that is documented in a
repertoire (published book of baptisms, marriages or deaths) or
the PRDH. This offer is for a copy of an event not for research.
Your request will not be processed if it does not have the
necessary information. |
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| We are only offering this copy service if the form is completely filled out
with the information listed in the IMPORTANT section, and we have the Drouin microfilm. |
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| If you do not have the necessary information you may request that our
research department do the research and document the information. There is
a fee if we find the information and it is sent to you. Research
Department |
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Important: This offer may be withdrawn at any time.
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| Drouin Copy
Request Form |
