I did consider that format, but since this is not a family generated source/artifact, I felt that that guideline was not entirely correct or even close to describing an original federal document. This situation is somewhat like me owning the original of the Declaration of Independence. Who was the originater of the document and how do I correctly source it?
EE 3.25 does not help me in listing the source for the document. Is it the Army, federal government, War Department, Ft. Leonard Wood, etc.? I was hoping for a more direct and specific listing in SourceWriter for just discharge papers without all the extra modifiers. Stuart In a message dated 1/21/2013 4:22:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Stuart, There was a similar question asked very recently on the EE forum (https://www.evidenceexplained.com/content/military-record-personal-copy) and the recommendation was to use EE 3.25, "Basic Format, Family Artifacts" since the document is a privately held item. Regards, Ken McKinlay [email protected] said the following on 1/21/2013 5:50 PM: > Marie: > > Following your suggestion I did not find what I thought to be an > appropriate guide. Jurisdiction for my situation was not addressed. The type of > document was not mentioned. Mills discussed deeds, transfers and all sorts > of other legal document originated at local or state levels. The document I > possess is a typewritten two sided original honorable discharge with > type-overs and other typing errors. It has an original fountain pen signature. > This document was handed to my father in 1943 as he was discharged. The > document was produced by the US Army at Fort Leonard Wood. > > I was hoping that a choice for a source existed in Source Writer. Who has > jurisdiction for the origination of this kind document ( it has a form > number and is actually a pretty document with the Army eagle on it's face)? > Is it the US Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, or is it the United States as > originator? > > As an aside this document has caused consternation and some turmoil several > times in the past when it has been presented at the request for military > service and discharge confirmation since it is not the usual DD 214. So > the problem surrounding this form continues to exist. If you can suggest how > I might make a custom source citation I would be grateful. > > Thanks, Stuart > > > > In a message dated 1/19/2013 5:32:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > Stuart, > > Elizabeth covers documents and manuscripts. According to you your WWII > discharge is an original document. Check page 868 [EE] in the index for > "original records." > > Marie > > Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL > Melchiori Research Services, L.L.C. > --------------------------------------------------------------- > CG, Certified Genealogist and CGL, Certified Genealogical Lecturer are > service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists ® , used under > license by Board-certified associates after periodic competency evaluations. > > In a message dated 1/19/2013 5:52:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > I may have missed the place to choose discharge records but I don't think > so. SourceWriter does not have a choice in Military records for this > source to be added. I have an original WW II document of discharge (not > DD 214) > and would like to have a specific source to list this document. I can > only find registers and and other reference to sources other than > original > discharge documents. Mills does not address this record type in her book > > either. I have this document described in notes for facts/events but > again > would like to have a proper way to use SourceWriter for this document. > How > should I proceed. > > Stuart Lease > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
