Research Department Patron Files 1928 to 1966

In 1924 the Genealogical Society of Utah established the Research Bureau. The Research Department was one of three divisions in the Research Bureau which helped people search and compile records for a small fee. This service ended in 1966. The material collected is available on 4018 rolls of microfilm.

Contents
The Research Department patron files include:


 * research notes
 * family group records
 * pedigree charts
 * correspondence
 * various indexes
 * Card Index to Patron's Pedigree Surnames
 * Card index to Patron Surnames
 * Index to Parishes Searched for Patrons
 * Card Index to Microfilmed Patron Files
 * Card index to Patron Surnames
 * Index to Parishes Searched for Patrons
 * Card Index to Microfilmed Patron Files

What you must know to use these records
These records are best used if you know or suspect that a family member may have paid for genealogical research between 1928 and 1966.

How to search

 * 1) Visit an LDS family history center and search:
 * 2) *Card Index to Microfilmed Patron Files (Patron surnames A - J) microfilm
 * 3) *Card Index to Microfilmed Patron Files (Patron surnames K - Z) microfilm
 * 4) Find the name of a relative who paid for research on the indexes listed above and note the microfilm number listed for that patron file.
 * 5) Obtain the patron file microfilm and examine it.