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The Gardendale Family History Center welcomes you, and we look forward to assisting you with your genealogical research. We provide access to digitized records, and genealogical websites. Our all-volunteer staff is ready to answer questions about the resources available in the FHC and give limited research guidance.There is no charge for using the facility, and only nominal charges for copies, forms.<br> | The Gardendale Family History Center welcomes you, and we look forward to assisting you with your genealogical research. We provide access to digitized records, and genealogical websites. Our all-volunteer staff is ready to answer questions about the resources available in the FHC and give limited research guidance.There is no charge for using the facility, and only nominal charges for copies, forms (5 cents per copy).<br> | ||
'''Center Contacts and Hours [[Image:FHC Gardendale1.JPG|thumb|right]]''' | '''Center Contacts and Hours [[Image:FHC Gardendale1.JPG|thumb|right|FHC Gardendale1.JPG]]''' | ||
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[[Image:Gardendale FHC4.JPG|thumb|right]]Address: | [[Image:Gardendale FHC4.JPG|thumb|right|Gardendale FHC4.JPG]]Address: | ||
:*1923 Mt Olive Blvd Gardendale, AL 35071 United States | :*1923 Mt Olive Blvd Gardendale, AL 35071 United States | ||
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[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FHC_Portal '''FHC Portal'''] | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FHC_Portal '''FHC Portal'''] | ||
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:[http://alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries '''www.alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries'''] | :[http://alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries '''www.alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries'''] | ||
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[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/wvrhome.aspx '''www.worldvitalrecords.com/wvrhome.aspx'''] | [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/wvrhome.aspx '''www.worldvitalrecords.com/wvrhome.aspx'''] | ||
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= '''On-site Free Internet Access for Genealogy Research''' = | = '''On-site Free Internet Access for Genealogy Research''' = | ||
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[https://www.lds.org/young-women/personal-progress?lang=eng '''Young Women Personal Progress''']- You have a noble responsibility to use your strength and influence for good. Let us help you achieve your Personal Progress goals. Faith Value Project: Take a family history class at the Family History Center, and collect stories of your relatives or others who have demonstrated faith. You may also interview family members or others and record their names.<br> See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Progress '''Personal Progress Award''']. | [https://www.lds.org/young-women/personal-progress?lang=eng '''Young Women Personal Progress''']- You have a noble responsibility to use your strength and influence for good. Let us help you achieve your Personal Progress goals. Faith Value Project: Take a family history class at the Family History Center, and collect stories of your relatives or others who have demonstrated faith. You may also interview family members or others and record their names.<br> See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Progress '''Personal Progress Award''']. | ||
'''Remind the youth to bring with them for their hands-on visit''' | '''Remind the youth to bring with them for their hands-on visit''' | ||
*Their LDS Account user name and password | *Their LDS Account user name and password | ||
*A filled-in pedigree chart OR the name, birth date and birthplace of an ancestor who was born before 1901. | *A filled-in pedigree chart OR the name, birth date and birthplace of an ancestor who was born before 1901. | ||
*Paper and pencil/pen for taking notes of information found.<br> | *Paper and pencil/pen for taking notes of information found.<br> | ||
[http://www.dutytogod.com/ '''Duty to God'''] - The LDS Duty to God Certificate Requirements:<br> Deacon - Family Activities:<br> 4. Keep a written record of your family history. Ask a parent or the ward family history consultant to help you prepare a 4-generation pedigree chart.<br> Priest - Family Activities:<br> 9. Submit the names of one of your ancestors for temple work or write a 500-word personal history.<br> See also: Duty to God Award. | [http://www.dutytogod.com/ '''Duty to God'''] - The LDS Duty to God Certificate Requirements:<br> Deacon - Family Activities:<br> 4. Keep a written record of your family history. Ask a parent or the ward family history consultant to help you prepare a 4-generation pedigree chart.<br> Priest - Family Activities:<br> 9. Submit the names of one of your ancestors for temple work or write a 500-word personal history.<br> See also: Duty to God Award. | ||
=== '''BSA''' === | === '''BSA''' === | ||
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Samford University: Outstanding seminars for genealogists, Is Reposistory Alabama Baptist Church Records, large Ireland collection, many other records | Samford University: Outstanding seminars for genealogists, Is Reposistory Alabama Baptist Church Records, large Ireland collection, many other records | ||
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'''Family History Centers'''<br> | |||
Birmingham Alabama Family History Center<br> (Largest FHC in Birmingham Stake)<br>2780 Altadena Road<br>Birmingham, AL 35243-4537<br>1 205-967-7279<br> | |||
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*[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Alabama/Alabama_Frame.htm '''Alabama Genealogy'''] | *[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Alabama/Alabama_Frame.htm '''Alabama Genealogy'''] | ||
*[http://algensoc.org/ '''Alabama Genealogical Society Website'''] | *[http://algensoc.org/ '''Alabama Genealogical Society Website'''] | ||
*[http://billiongraves.com/ '''Billion Graves'''] | *[http://billiongraves.com/ '''Billion Graves'''] | ||
*[http://birminghamgenealogy.wordpress.com/ '''Birmingham Genealogical Society Blog'''] | *[http://birminghamgenealogy.wordpress.com/ '''Birmingham Genealogical Society Blog'''] | ||
*[http://www.bcri.org/archives/index.html '''Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Archives'''] | *[http://www.bcri.org/archives/index.html '''Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Archives'''] | ||
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*[http://www.wallacestate.edu/Library/Genealogy/index '''Wallace State Genealogy Website'''] | *[http://www.wallacestate.edu/Library/Genealogy/index '''Wallace State Genealogy Website'''] | ||
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=== '''Volunteer at the Center''' === | === '''Volunteer at the Center''' === | ||
*'''''Teach patron classes''''' | *'''''Teach patron classes''''' | ||