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'''The Midvale Utah Union Fort | '''The Midvale Utah Union Fort FamilySearch Center services the Midvale, and Union Fort areas including Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Sandy, and Murray.''' | ||
===<u>Center Contacts and Hours</u> === | ===<u>Center Contacts and Hours</u> === | ||
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Come in to the center and spend some time with one of our consultants. See above for hours. For advanced researchers, we maintain a list of Specialties in which our staff members are qualified to assist you. Either come in and inquire for your needs or call the center at 801-569-1621 for more information. You are welcome to drop in at the | Come in to the center and spend some time with one of our consultants. See above for hours. For advanced researchers, we maintain a list of Specialties in which our staff members are qualified to assist you. Either come in and inquire for your needs or call the center at 801-569-1621 for more information. You are welcome to drop in at the FamilySearch Center any time we are open. Appointments are not needed. We have trained staff who can often answer your questions and help you with the concepts, skills, resources, etc. you need. Also, through the Church, we have Premium Internet Sites and Databases for which you would have to pay to use from your home. | ||
===<u>Center Resources</u>=== | ===<u>Center Resources</u>=== | ||
====Databases and Software==== | ====Databases and Software==== | ||
Access to the following premium databases are free at our | Access to the following premium databases are free at our FamilySearch Center: | ||
:*'''[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive]'''<br>This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | :*'''[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive]'''<br>This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | ||
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:*'''FamNet''' | :*'''FamNet''' | ||
:*'''[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast]'''<br>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.<br>''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. | :*'''[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast]'''<br>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.<br>''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. | ||
:*'''[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3]'''<br>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 | :*'''[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3]'''<br>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''' | ||
:*'''Kinpoint'''- Premium | :*'''Kinpoint'''- Premium | ||
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===<u>Volunteer at the Center</u>=== | ===<u>Volunteer at the Center</u>=== | ||
We are in need of additional staff at our | We are in need of additional staff at our FamilySearch Center. If you are comfortable with a computer and available to volunteer for 3 hours per week, we would love to have you, and happy to help you learn additional skills. Please contact Brooke Green at 208-353-6053 or missbrooke1@gmail.com. | ||
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