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   {{FHCpage|location=Utah}}
-The '''Monroe Utah Family History Center''' serves individuals residing in the South Sevier Utah area. The center is staffed on a limited schedule and by appointment with Ward Family History Consultants. Those in the the local area are invited to visit and receive education and help on researching their family history.<br>
+The '''Monroe Utah Family History Center''' serves individuals residing in the southern part of Utah's [[Sevier County, Utah|Sevier Valley]]. The center provides free access to numerous genealogical websites and databases, and houses a small permanent collection of local history books and microfilm/microfiche (with the ability to order additional microfilm from the [[Family History Library]]). Those in the the local area are encouraged to visit and receive consultation and other general assistance with their family history. The center is staffed on a limited schedule and by appointment with Ward Family History Consultants.<br>
 === Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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 '''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''
-*260 East Center Street, Monroe, Utah 84754<br>
+#260 East Center Street, Monroe, Utah 84754 ''(This is not a mailing address)''
-:*This is not a mailing address; staff is unable to respond to mail inquiries.<br>
+#The center is located just west of the South Sevier Middle School. The center shares a building with Gunnison Valley Hospital's Monroe Clinic, and as such the center is entered into through the left door in the lobby. Parking is available on the street in front of the center.
-:*The center is located just west of the South Sevier Middle School. The center shares a building with the Gunnison Valley Hospital's Monroe Clinic, and as such the center is entered into through the left door in the lobby. Parking is available on the street in front of the center.<br>
+#[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=260+East+Center+Street,+Monroe,+Utah,+84754&hl=en&ll=38.63187,-112.114846&spn=0.002028,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.547176,86.572266&hnear=260+E+Center+St,+Monroe,+Utah+84754&t=h&z=18 Monroe Utah Family History Center - Google Maps]
-*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=260+East+Center+Street,+Monroe,+Utah,+84754&hl=en&ll=38.63187,-112.114846&spn=0.002028,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.547176,86.572266&hnear=260+E+Center+St,+Monroe,+Utah+84754&t=h&z=18 Monroe Utah Family History Center - Google Maps]<br>
 '''Phone:'''
-*435-527-4612 <i>(call during open hours)</i><br>
+*435-527-4612 ''(call during open hours)''
 '''Open Hours:'''
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-:*The center is also open by appointment with Ward Family History Consultants.
+*The center is also open by appointment with Ward Family History Consultants.
-:*'''Group visits:''' Due to staffing concerns and space availability, groups which plan to visit the center for any reason, should contact the center during open hours to schedule an appointment.
+*'''Group visits:''' Due to staffing concerns and space availability, groups which plan to visit the center for any reason should contact the center during open hours to schedule an appointment.
 '''Holiday Schedule:'''
-*Closed most federal and state holidays, please call for information on specific dates.<br>
+*Closed most federal and state holidays, please call for information on specific dates.
+<br>
-<br>
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 === Calendar and Events  ===
 No current events
 ==== Upcoming Events  ====
 No upcoming events
 ==== Class Schedule  ====
 No current classes
 ==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
 Staff Training is held the third Thursday of each month.
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 ==== Collections  ====
+The following in an incomplete listing of this center's permanent collections:
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
+:*Numerous local histories
-:*South Sevier High School Yearbooks
+:*Local newspaper clippings provided by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
-:*Local LDS Church records to 1948 on microfilm
+:*South Sevier High School Yearbooks (1950s-1960s)
-:*Newspaper clippings
+:*Microfilm:
+:**LDS Church Ward Records for cities and towns in Sevier and Sanpete Counties (from the time of the ward's organization to 1948)
+:**Monroe Vital Records (up to 1953)
+:**Utah Immigration Card Index 1847-1869 (aka Crossing the Plains Index)
+:*Microfiche:
+:**[[International Genealogical Index]]
+:**[[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)|Accelerated Indexing Systems, U.S. Census Indexes]]
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the microfilms and microfiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. The ordering service is available at [https://familysearch.org/films/ www.familysearch.org/films]
 ==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*'''[[FHC Portal]]:''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
+:*'''[[FHC Portal]]:''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes [[Ancestry.com]], ArkivDigital, [[Findmypast.co.uk]], Fold3, NewsaperArchive.com, WorldVitalRecords.com, etc.
+:*Personal Family History programs
+:**Ancestral Quest
+:**Legacy
+:**RootsMagic
 ==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+:*16 desktop computers
+:*3 laser printers
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+:**2 black and white (0.05¢ per page)
+:**1 color (0.15¢ per page)
-=== Center Services  ===
+:*2 microfilm viewers
+:*1 microfiche viewer
+:*1 microfilm/microfiche image printer (0.25¢ per page)
+:*1 color copier (0.10¢ per page)
+:*1 image scanner
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 See also: [[Richfield Utah Family History Center]]
-*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps
+:*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps
-*Sons of the Utah Pioneers (SUP): Sevier Valley Chapter
+:*Sons of the Utah Pioneers (SUP): Sevier Valley Chapter
-*[http://www.utahpaiutes.org/bands/koosharem/ Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah - Koosharem Band of Paiutes]
+:*[http://www.utahpaiutes.org/bands/koosharem/ Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah - Koosharem Band of Paiutes]
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 :*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb Project website]
-<u>Sevier County, Utah research</u>
+<u>Sevier County research</u>
 *[[Sevier County, Utah|Research Wiki: Sevier County, Utah]]
 :*[http://www.sevierutah.net/ Sevier County, Utah website]
 <u>Monroe research</u>
-*[http://www.littlegreenvalley.com/ Monroe City website]
+:*[http://www.littlegreenvalley.com/ Monroe City website]
-*[http://monroecitylibrary.booksys.net/opac/monroe/index.html Monroe City Library website]
+:*[http://monroecitylibrary.booksys.net/opac/monroe/index.html Monroe City Library website]
 <u>Elsinore research</u>
-*[http://elsinoretown.com/ Elsinore Town website]
+:*[http://elsinoretown.com/ Elsinore Town website]
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