WikiProject:Update Graubünden Parishes

Project Leader
Danielle

Purpose
Reformat collection links Graubünden Switzerland Parishes

Video Instructions
[ Video Instructions]

Task List

 * Task List

Step One - Sign Up

 * Go to the task list to sign your name to a parish on the list and click on the parish link to get to the Wiki page.

Step Two - Click Church Records in the Contents

 * In the contents of the parish page, select Church Records under "Collections." Or scroll down to the Church Records header.

Step Three - Click Edit Source next to Church Records

 * Click Edit Source next to Church Records.

Step Four - Review Church Records Text
Original church records are held in the local municipal archive or civil registration office. Microfilm copies are available at the Graubünden State Archives.
 * Review the data directly below the Church Records header to make some adjustments to the information displayed.
 * You may see something like:

Digital images of church records are available on FamilySearch. These records have a restriction for use only at a FamilySearch center near you. '''NOTE: for the following headers, Catholic should come before Reformed. Move the headers and content if necessary.
 * Leave in the sentences regarding the Graubünden State Archives. In the example above, the sentences to keep are in blue.
 * Remove the sentences regarding FamilySearch. In the example above, the sentences to remove are in red.

Step Five - Review the header, Catholic
Example: The parish of Almens is ancient, and includes the municipalities of Pratval, Rodels, and Rothenbrunnen. Church records begin in 1629. The following volumes are available on FamilySearch: *Baptisms, marriage, and burials 1629-1765 The following volumes are only available on microfilm at the Graubünden State Archives: *Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials 1765-1837 *Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials 1838-1875
 * Review the Catholic header to see what should be removed from the section. We are only removing standard sentences. We are NOT removing unique information about church records in the parish.
 * Leave in the sentences that includes information that is unique to the parish, such as the dates for when the church records begin. In the example above, the sentences to keep are in blue.
 * Remove the sentences regarding volumes available at FamilySearch and microfilm at the Graubünden State Archives. In the example above, the sentences to remove are in red.
 * Leave in the FamilySearch database links and microfilm at the Archives for now. This information is in black.
 * If there are no database links for either FamilySearch or the Archives listed on the page, go to Step Eight.

Step Six - Reformat the FamilySearch Link
Old Version of "Ark" in the URL: *Baptisms, marriage, and burials 1629-1765 New Version of "Ark" in the URL: *1629-1765 Baptisms, Marriage, and Burials 1629-1765(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * If there is a FamilySearch link in the section, reformat it to the examples below depending on the type of url provided:
 * If there is no "ark" in the URL, do not reformat the link and make a note on the task list.
 * In summary, you will be doing the following to the link:
 * Add bolded date span to front of link
 * Capitalize the title in the link
 * Add "(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images" directly behind the link

Step Seven - Reformat the Archives Link
Original Example Archive Link: *Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials 1765-1837 New Version of Archive Link: *1765-1837 [Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials 1765-1837] at Graubünden State Archives - images (microfilm)
 * If there is a Graubünden State Archives info and links in the section, reformat it to the examples below:
 * Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials 1838-1875
 * 1838-1875 [Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Burials 1838-1875] at Graubünden State Archives - images (microfilm)


 * In summary, you will be doing the following to the link:
 * Add bolded date span to front of link
 * Capitalize the title in the link
 * ADD A LINK TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ORDER MICROFILM TO THE TITLE IF IT STATES IT WAS ON MICROFILM
 * Add name of Archive and "- images (microfilm)" to the link

Step Eight - Review the header, Reformed

 * Review the Reformed header to see what should be removed from the section. We are only removing standard sentences. We are NOT removing unique information about church records in the parish.

Example: The reformed parish of Almens was founded in 1645, likely from Thusis, and include the municipalities of Rodels and Rothenbrunnen. Records begin in 1738. The following volumes are available on FamilySearch: *Baptisms, marriages, burials 1738-1836 The following volumes are only available on microfilm at the Graubünden State Archives: *Baptisms, marriages, burials 1837-1875


 * Leave in the sentences that includes information that is unique to the parish, such as the dates for when the church records begin. In the example above, the sentences to keep are in blue.
 * Remove the sentences regarding volumes available at FamilySearch and microfilm at the Graubünden State Archives. In the example above, the sentences to remove are in red.
 * Leave in the FamilySearch database links and microfilm at the Archives for now. This information is in black.
 * If there are no database links for either FamilySearch or the Archives listed on the page, go to Step Eleven.

Step Nine - Reformat the FamilySearch Link
Old Version of "Ark" in the URL: *Baptisms, marriages, burials 1738-1836 New Version of "Ark" in the URL: *1738-1836 *Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1738-1836(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * If there is a FamilySearch link in the section, reformat it to the examples below depending on the type of url provided:
 * If there is no "ark" in the URL, do not reformat the link and make a note on the task list.
 * In summary, you will be doing the following to the link:
 * Add bolded date span to front of link
 * Capitalize the title in the link
 * Add "(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images" directly behind the link

Step Ten - Reformat the Archives Link
Original Example Archive Link: *Baptisms, marriages, burials 1837-1875 New Version of Archive Link: *1837-1875 [*Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1837-1875] at Graubünden State Archives - images (microfilm)
 * If there is a Graubünden State Archives link in the section, reformat it to the examples below:
 * In summary, you will be doing the following to the link:
 * Add bolded date span to front of link
 * Capitalize the title in the link
 * ADD A LINK TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ORDER MICROFILM TO THE TITLE IF IT STATES IT WAS ON MICROFILM
 * Add the name of Archive and "- images (microfilm)" to the link

Step Eleven - Check the Databases and Save the Page
/* Church Records */ Reformatted Church Records Section - Project
 * Click Show Preview to make sure it looks good and the link works.
 * Enter the following wikitext in the Summary and click Save changes:

Example
Here is an example of what it should look like on the Wiki page.

Step One - Click Census in the Contents

 * In the contents of the parish page, select Census under "Collections." Or scroll down to the Census header.

Step Two - Click Edit Source next to Census

 * Click Edit Source next to Census.

Step Three - Review Census Text
(See here for information regarding Graubünden census records.) The following censuses are available from FamilySearch for Almens: *1835
 * Review the data directly below the Census header to make some adjustments to the information displayed.
 * You may see something like:
 * 1838
 * 1848
 * 1850
 * 1850, form C

Step Four - Replace "See..." and "The following..." Statements
See Graubünden census records for more information.
 * Remove the "See..." statement and "The following censuses..." statement on the page. These sentences are red.
 * Paste the following wikitext directly under the Census header.

Step Five - Reformat the FamilySearch Databases
Old Version of "Ark" in the URL: *1835 New Version of "Ark" in the URL: *1835 Census Records 1835(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * If there are FamilySearch databases listed on the page, reformat them to fit the correct Manual of Style using the example below.
 * If there is no "ark" in the URL, make a note on the task list and do not reformat the link.
 * In summary, you will be doing the following to the link:
 * Add bolded date year/span to front of link
 * Add "Census Records" before the date in the title of the link
 * Add "(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images" directly behind the link

Step Six - Check the Databases and Save the Page
/* Census */ Reformatted Census Section - Project
 * Click Show Preview to make sure it looks good and the link works.
 * Enter the following wikitext in the Summary and click Save changes:

Example
Here is an example of what it should look like.

Step One - Click Civil Registration in the Contents

 * In the contents of the parish page, select Civil Registration under "Collections." Or scroll down to the Civil Registration header.

Step Two - Click Edit Source next to Civil Registration

 * Click Edit Source next to Civil Registration.

Step Three - Update Civil Registration Text
Civil registration began in 1876. Duplicate civil registration registers are located at the Graubünden State Archives. The following records are available: *1860-1910 [Duplicate Civil Registration Family Registers, 1860-1910] at Graubünden State Archives - restricted images, requires permission to access, more Information FIX FIRST!!!
 * You may see something like:
 * Both A and B registers are available through 1916-1917 and are open without restriction.
 * Family registers are available from at latest 1860 through 1910; these records are viewable but require permission to access. For more information, contact the State Archive.
 * Leave in the sentences that includes information that is unique to the parish, such as the dates for when the church records begin. In the example above, the sentences to keep are in blue.
 * Replace the red sentences regarding "Duplicate civil registers" with the following wikitext:
 * 1916-1917 [Duplicate Civil Registration Registers, A and B, 1916-1917] at Graubünden State Archives - images, more information

Step Four - Check the Databases and Save the Page
/* Civil Registration */ Reformatted Civil Registration Section - Project
 * Click Show Preview to make sure it looks good and the link works.
 * Enter the following wikitext in the Summary and click Save changes:

Example
Here is an example of what it should look like on the Wiki page.

NOTES STILL TO DO

 * Need link to order Civil Registration from Graubünden Archives
 * Need lik to order Microfilm from Graubünden Archives
 * Fix up Almens, Graubünden using sandbox with new links
 * Create project for Geneve Canton: Vernier - Replace the link there now for Onsite - Daniel supposed to create a new Wiki page
 * Fix up Vernier with new link
 * Create project for Ticino Canton Census section for parishes: Sandbox 1001
 * Task list for Ticino must only be for the following districts: Volumes 1 (Districts Mendrisio and Lugano) and 2 (Districts Locarno, Vallemaggia, Bellinzona, Riviera, Blenio, and part of Leventina) survive. Eight parishes of Leventina district in volume 2 have been lost.[1]