This marks the completion of digitizing (scanning) the 2;4 million rolls of microfilm held by FamilySearch.
"The Church has been releasing millions of records online for years as they were digitized. Now that the project has been completed, the records of more than 11.5 billion people from around the world are accessible for millions of family history enthusiasts.
“[The records] are not all available today,” said [Joseph] Monsen, who explained that it will take time to index and publish the digital images. “A large percentage of these are available today on FamilySearch.org and the rest of them are in process to end up there as well.”
"Over 200 countries and principalities and more than 100 languages are represented in the documents. Completion of the project also makes it easier for Latter-day Saints and others to increase family discoveries. ..."
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I encourage you to read the full article at:
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-completes-major-microfilm-digitization-initiative
And watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK4sbCXzRdY
Thank you Brother Rick Neiman of Spruce Grove Ward for bringing this to my attention.
This is a wonderful time to be serving in Temple and Family History.
I invite you all to share this information. Thanks for helping us to stay informed.
Bill Buchanan
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