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<div style="border:1px solid blue; background-color:lightgray; padding:5px; border-radius:5px">Nashua New Hampshire FamilySearch Center<br>
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'''We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use.  In addition we have several scanners, including slide and film scanners for patron use.'''</div>
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===Center Contacts and Hours===
'''Our center is located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nashua, New Hampshire. We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use. &nbsp;Our materials cover many parts of the world.'''


'''Address:''' 110 Concord St Nashua NH 03064.
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;">Center Contacts and Hours</span>


:We are located in the back of the church. There is a parking lot behind the church; park near the left side of the church and enter the doors that do not have steps. The center is right inside the door on the right.
:'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''


*'''Location Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/110+Concord+St/@42.7819265,-71.4664732,17z/data=%213m1%214b1%214m2%213m1%211s0x89e3b139d5b6a7c3:0x34f78f1f064e2173 Nashua FamilySearch Center]
::*110 Concord St., Nashua NH, 030634, United States
::*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/110+Concord+St/@42.7819265,-71.4664732,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e3b139d5b6a7c3:0x34f78f1f064e2173 Nashua Family History Center]


'''Email:''' [mailto:nashuafhc@gmail.com nashuafhc@gmail.com]
:'''Phone: '''1-603-594-8888


'''Hours of Operation: '''
:'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; NH_Nashua@ldsmail.net<br>


: We are generally open on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.  Please see below under upcoming dates open for dates and times.
:'''Hours of Operation:'''


==Upcoming dates open==
::*'''Wed''': 10am - 2pm; 6:30pm - 9pm<br>


(last updated 25 January 2025)
::*'''Thurs''': 10am - 2pm; 6:30pm - 9pm<br>
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==What's new at the FamilySearch Center?==
::*'''Sat''': 10am - 3pm<br>
(updated 3 March 2024)
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===New equipment===
=== Dates closed in April  ===


Have lots of photos to digitize?  How about slides or film?  We recently acquired new equipment to help our patrons digitize their family photos, documents and films.
:The Nashua Family History Center will be closed on April 5, 2014, so the staff can attend church meetings.


Our new equipment includes the following:
:We will also be closed on April 24, 2014, for the evening shift so that staff can attend a family function.


*Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner - this scanner converts 35mm, 126KPK, 110 and super 8 and 8mm film negatives and slides to jpegs. It has many features including resolution adjustments, brightness and color adjustment, red-eye elimination, compatible with PC/Mac with no software requirement.  It loads easily and quickly to allow for fast scanning of slides and negatives.  Digital files are loaded onto a memory card for transfer to your own personal computer.
=== Staff Training Meetings ===


*Epson FF-680W Fastfoto wireless scanner.  This scanner is able to scan up to 35 photos as at time at speeds of one photo per second at 300dpi. Higher dpi's are available but the scanner will be slower for higher resolutions.
:Next training meeting will be held on April 27, 2014, at 4:30pm in the Family History Center at the Stake Center. &nbsp;
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=== What's New at the Center  ===


We will be setting up other new equipment as we obtain it. Please be aware that if there is high demand for this equipment then we will need to have patrons limit their time to 2 hours per scanner.
==== ArkivDigital Online ====


===Volunteers needed===
:We have installed ArkivDigital online on all center computers.&nbsp; This will allow anyone researching Swedish genealogy to have access to Swedish Church Records online.&nbsp; Included are about 40 millions of color images of church records and other historical records.&nbsp; According to their website at www.arkivdigital.se/online:
We are still looking for volunteers to staff the center. Some knowledge of Family History Research is helpful, but not required. If you are able to work at least one day per month, please contact us at the email above and we'll be happy to discuss the requirements with you.


==Center Resources==
:"Photo archive currently consists of 47,515,743 digital images in color on different records as church records and inventories.&nbsp; Approximately 600,000 new color images are added every month."
===Staff Research Specialties===


*General research help for beginners
:We hope this proves to be a useful addition to our service to patrons. Please come in and try out this new feature.
*Knowledge of FamilySearch and Ancestry as well as other research sites
*United States
*Canada
*France
*Germany


===Collections===
==== Update on Scanner  ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog: '''] We will continue to have films/fiches at the center.  Please search the catalog online.  If you find a film you would like to view, please check the film/fiche cabinets.
:Our Canon scanner-reader-printer has been out of commission due to a power supply in the machine failing.&nbsp; We have been working on a solution and now have an update.
:*'''Microfiche/microfilm Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records on United States, including individual states, Ireland, United Kingdom including Scotland and Wales, Italy, and various other countries.
:*'''Book Collection''' -- We have a wide variety of books on various genealogical topics including New England research, international research, general research aids, gazetteers, maps, city directories, etc.


===Databases and Software===
:The scanner-reader-printer will be removed from the Center.&nbsp; To replace the unit, we have ordered two digital camera kits which will be mounted on the existing microfilm readers in the center.&nbsp; These will allow patrons to take photographs of images on the readers and then download them onto a flash drive, print them, or send them via email.&nbsp;


:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access to premium subscription family history websites and databases that generally charge for subscriptions.  The portal also allows patrons to view restricted films that have been digitized.  All is free for our patrons.  Please ask any of our staff for access to these portals and tools.
:We hope to have these kits by the end of the month.&nbsp; We'll keep this section updated and report when they have been received.
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=== Center Resources ===


===Hardware and Equipment===
==== Collections  ====


:*4 computers for patron use
:*This center able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. Patrons should order the films indicating the Nashua Family History Center as their center.<br>
:*2 Microfilm readers
:*Corbin Collection on microfilm
:*2 Microfiche readers
:*1881 Census of England and Wales on microfiche
:*1 printer/scanner
:*1881 Census of Scotland on microfiche
:*1 Digital camera, card reader, and monopod
:*British Civil Registry including births, deaths, and marriages
:* Kodak Scanza Digital Film scanner
:*Miscellaneous films in our permanent collection for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some other European countries<br>
:*Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner


==Resources in the Local Area==
==== Databases and Software  ====


===Nashua===
:*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.<br>


:[http://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org/ Nashua Historical Society]
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
:[http://www.nashualibrary.org/ Nashua Public Library] Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.


==Links==
:*3 computers for patrons with access to premium websites as noted above
:*1 microfiche reader
:*5 microfilm readers
:*Printer
:*Scanner
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=== Resources in the Local Area  ===


===New Hampshire research===
:*Nashua Historical Society<br>
:*Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.
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=== Volunteer at the Center<br>  ===


:[[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Genealogy|Hillsborough County, New Hampshire]]
We are always happy to have volunteers.&nbsp; A love of genealogy is the primary qualification.&nbsp; You must be comfortable with computers and be available at least twice a month during our regularly scheduled hours of operation.&nbsp; Please contact the Family History Center directors if you are interested in helping to staff the center. <br>
:[https://ldsgenealogy.com/NH/Hillsborough-County-Newspapers-and-Obituaries.htm#15 Hillsborough County NH Newspapers and Obituaries]
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:[[New Hampshire Online Genealogy Records|New Hampshire Online Genealogy Records]]
=== Links  ===
:[[New Hampshire Directories]]
:[[New Hampshire Search Strategies]]


===General research===
[[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire|Hillsborough County, New Hampshire]]<br>


:[https://www.gengophers.com/#/ Genealogy Gophers] - a website with over 40,000 searchable genealogy books
[[New Hampshire Search Strategies|New Hampshire Search Strategies]]<br>
:[[Spelling Substitution Tables for the United States and Canada]] - a list of common spelling errors indexers make.  Useful for trying to figure out alternate spellings of names and places.
:[https://recordseek.com Tree Connect] - easily adds online records to your FamilySearch or Ancestry account.  Download the button onto your toolbar to use.  This tool is on all FamilySearch center computers.


===Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook===
[[New Hampshire Directories|New Hampshire Directories]]<br>
 
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These Facebook community pages are dedicated to certain areas of the world and are a great place to post questions, comments, share resources, etc., with other people searching for information in the same area you are researching.
 
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Southern Europe and Mediterranean area] for Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/EasternEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Eastern Europe] for Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Ukraine
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/BritishIslesGenealogyResearchCommunity/ British Isles] for Channel Islands, England, Ireland, Isles of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Scandinavia] for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/CentralEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Central Europe] for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/804695219582639/ Southeastern United States] for Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1473896099560205/ Midwestern United States] for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,& Wisconsin
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/965066490187186/ Northeastern United States] for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/277105002497049/ Western United States and Alaska] for Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/367146666771463/ Pacific Rim] for Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395229083960092/ Acerra, Italy, Research Group] for research specifically in Acerra, Italy.
 
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Revision as of 12:34, 6 April 2014

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


Our center is located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nashua, New Hampshire. We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use.  Our materials cover many parts of the world.

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Location & Map:
Phone: 1-603-594-8888
E-mail:  NH_Nashua@ldsmail.net
Hours of Operation:
  • Wed: 10am - 2pm; 6:30pm - 9pm
  • Thurs: 10am - 2pm; 6:30pm - 9pm
  • Sat: 10am - 3pm

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Dates closed in April[edit | edit source]

The Nashua Family History Center will be closed on April 5, 2014, so the staff can attend church meetings.
We will also be closed on April 24, 2014, for the evening shift so that staff can attend a family function.

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Next training meeting will be held on April 27, 2014, at 4:30pm in the Family History Center at the Stake Center.  

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What's New at the Center[edit | edit source]

ArkivDigital Online[edit | edit source]

We have installed ArkivDigital online on all center computers.  This will allow anyone researching Swedish genealogy to have access to Swedish Church Records online.  Included are about 40 millions of color images of church records and other historical records.  According to their website at www.arkivdigital.se/online:
"Photo archive currently consists of 47,515,743 digital images in color on different records as church records and inventories.  Approximately 600,000 new color images are added every month."
We hope this proves to be a useful addition to our service to patrons. Please come in and try out this new feature.

Update on Scanner[edit | edit source]

Our Canon scanner-reader-printer has been out of commission due to a power supply in the machine failing.  We have been working on a solution and now have an update.
The scanner-reader-printer will be removed from the Center.  To replace the unit, we have ordered two digital camera kits which will be mounted on the existing microfilm readers in the center.  These will allow patrons to take photographs of images on the readers and then download them onto a flash drive, print them, or send them via email. 
We hope to have these kits by the end of the month.  We'll keep this section updated and report when they have been received.

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Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • This center able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. Patrons should order the films indicating the Nashua Family History Center as their center.
  • Corbin Collection on microfilm
  • 1881 Census of England and Wales on microfiche
  • 1881 Census of Scotland on microfiche
  • British Civil Registry including births, deaths, and marriages
  • Miscellaneous films in our permanent collection for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some other European countries

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • 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.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 3 computers for patrons with access to premium websites as noted above
  • 1 microfiche reader
  • 5 microfilm readers
  • Printer
  • Scanner

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Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

  • Nashua Historical Society
  • Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.

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Volunteer at the Center
[edit | edit source]

We are always happy to have volunteers.  A love of genealogy is the primary qualification.  You must be comfortable with computers and be available at least twice a month during our regularly scheduled hours of operation.  Please contact the Family History Center directors if you are interested in helping to staff the center.
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Links[edit | edit source]

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Search Strategies

New Hampshire Directories
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