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=== Center Information === | === Center Information === | ||
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| title=Cedar Falls/Waterloo Iowa | | title=Cedar Falls/Waterloo Iowa FamilySearch Center | ||
| content=The Cedar Falls/Waterloo | | content=The Cedar Falls/Waterloo FamilySearch Center is located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house in Cedar Falls, IA and serves the local surrounding communities in their quests to locate their ancestors. We have friendly staff members and many utilities waiting to help you with your search. Please feel free to visit us during our hours listed below. | ||
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<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:right;">[[Image:Waterloo IA with Sign.jpg|300px| | <div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:right;">[[Image:Waterloo IA with Sign.jpg|300px|FSC]]FSC North entrance</div> | ||
=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:left;">[[Image:Cedar falls fhc map.gif|250px| | <div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:left;">[[Image:Cedar falls fhc map.gif|250px|FSC Map]]</div> | ||
'''Location Map: ''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16 Location Map] | '''Location Map: ''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16 Location Map] | ||
'''Address:''' 3008 Pleasant Dr Cedar Falls IA 50613 | '''Address:''' 3008 Pleasant Dr Cedar Falls IA 50613 | ||
*'''(mail not accepted at this address)''' For easiest access to the | *'''(mail not accepted at this address)''' For easiest access to the FamilySearch Center, park in the north parking lot of the Church building, which is accessed from Garden Ave. Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All visitors are always welcome! | ||
'''Language: '''English | '''Language: '''English | ||
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:*'''[http://rzamor1.blogspot.com/2014/07/consultant-webinar-new-tools-for.html New Tools For Finding Your Missing Cousins (Renee Zamora)]''' | :*'''[http://rzamor1.blogspot.com/2014/07/consultant-webinar-new-tools-for.html New Tools For Finding Your Missing Cousins (Renee Zamora)]''' | ||
'''Handout - [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Webinar/Consultant-Webinar-NewDescendancyTools-Handout-final.pdf?et_cid=47565884&et_rid=774958158&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fbroadcast.lds.org%2felearning%2ffhd%2fLocal_Support%2fConsultant%2fWebinar%2fConsultant-Webinar-NewDescendancyTools-Handout-final.pdf&cid=?cid=em-1539 New Tools For Finding Your Missing Cousins (Renee Zamora)]''' | '''Handout - [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Webinar/Consultant-Webinar-NewDescendancyTools-Handout-final.pdf?et_cid=47565884&et_rid=774958158&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fbroadcast.lds.org%2felearning%2ffhd%2fLocal_Support%2fConsultant%2fWebinar%2fConsultant-Webinar-NewDescendancyTools-Handout-final.pdf&cid=?cid=em-1539 New Tools For Finding Your Missing Cousins (Renee Zamora)]''' | ||
'''Link to class modules - [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Riverton_FamilySearch_Library/Handouts_and_Guides | '''Link to class modules - [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Riverton_FamilySearch_Library/Handouts_and_Guides FamilySearch Center, Riverton, UT]''' | ||
====Collections==== | ====Collections==== | ||
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====Databases and Software==== | ====Databases and Software==== | ||
:*'''[https://fhc.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Center Portal]''' This center has access to the | :*'''[https://fhc.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Center Portal]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | ||
:*'''19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive''' - contains full runs of 48 newspapers specially selected by the British Library to best represent nineteenth century Britain. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | :*'''19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive''' - contains full runs of 48 newspapers specially selected by the British Library to best represent nineteenth century Britain. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | ||
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:*'''ArkivDigital Online''' -- Swedish genealogy. ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents. Launch from the 'ArkivDigital Online' Start Menu or Desktop icon from a computer where the program has been installed. | :*'''ArkivDigital Online''' -- Swedish genealogy. ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents. Launch from the 'ArkivDigital Online' Start Menu or Desktop icon from a computer where the program has been installed. | ||
:*'''Findmypast''' -- 1.7 billion international family history records from the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and beyond with records going back to 1200. Findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life.1911 British Census (accessed through the Findmypast website)–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time. New collections are added every month. | :*'''Findmypast''' -- 1.7 billion international family history records from the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and beyond with records going back to 1200. Findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life.1911 British Census (accessed through the Findmypast website)–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time. New collections are added every month. | ||
:*'''Fold3.com''' (Previously known as Footnote.com) -- Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. See Using Fold3 at a | :*'''Fold3.com''' (Previously known as Footnote.com) -- Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. See Using Fold3 at a FamilySearch Center for more information. | ||
:*'''Geneanet''' -Geneanet offers every kind of genealogy record published by researchers, genealogy societies, commercial companies, etc. Geneanet is the first site dedicated to genealogy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. The Geneanet community has two million members who exchange genealogical information. | :*'''Geneanet''' -Geneanet offers every kind of genealogy record published by researchers, genealogy societies, commercial companies, etc. Geneanet is the first site dedicated to genealogy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. The Geneanet community has two million members who exchange genealogical information. | ||
:*'''Kinpoint''' - Kinpoint is designed to make it easier for you to do your family history by letting you see what to work on at a glance; quickly find missing information in your family tree; and discover insights into the lives of your ancestors. Simplified | :*'''Kinpoint''' - Kinpoint is designed to make it easier for you to do your family history by letting you see what to work on at a glance; quickly find missing information in your family tree; and discover insights into the lives of your ancestors. Simplified | ||
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:*[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Handouts and Guides|Riverton FamilySearch Library / '''Handouts and Guides''']] | :*[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Handouts and Guides|Riverton FamilySearch Library / '''Handouts and Guides''']] | ||
====Hardware and Equipment at the | ====Hardware and Equipment at the FamilySearch Center==== | ||
:*'''4''' Windows computers, '''1''' laser printers ('''1''' with scanner), '''1''' Microfilm/fiche Printer/imager. | :*'''4''' Windows computers, '''1''' laser printers ('''1''' with scanner), '''1''' Microfilm/fiche Printer/imager. | ||
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