REEL

Microfilm reel number

Availability

1850: Both samples
1860: All three samples

Universe

All persons.

Description

REEL gives the National Archives number of the microfilm reel from which the case was entered. For each year, REEL can be used in conjunction with PAGESEQ, PAGENO, and LINE to locate and view the case as it appeared on the original 1850 and 1860 slave schedules.