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Family Search CLASSES<br> | Family Search CLASSES<br> | ||
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:* | :*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1_1g7j-PaGATmdWdGFUN05IblU/view?pli=1 Searching with FamilySearch]''' (W. SHARPE).<br> | ||
:* | :*'''[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)]'''<br> | ||
''' | '''Link to class modules - [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Riverton_FamilySearch_Library/Handouts_and_Guides Family History Center, Riverton, UT]''' | ||
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:*'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' | :*'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' (Stored locally). | ||
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'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/grundy/resources.html Grundy Co. Funeral Homes]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[https://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/ The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cfhistory.org/ Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cedarnet.org/tour/ Blackhawk Historical Tour]''' '''<sup>www.cedarnet.org</sup>''' <br> '''[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa]'''<br> | '''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/grundy/resources.html Grundy Co. Funeral Homes]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[https://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/ The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cfhistory.org/ Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cedarnet.org/tour/ Blackhawk Historical Tour]''' '''<sup>www.cedarnet.org</sup>''' <br> '''[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa]'''<br> | ||
Ostfriesen Heritage Society, Wellsburg Public Library, 411 N. Adams Street, Wellsburg, IA 50680 | Ostfriesen Heritage Society, Wellsburg Public Library, 411 N. Adams Street, Wellsburg, IA 50680 | ||
Phone: (641) 869-5234. | Phone: (641) 869-5234. | ||
The library is closed on Sunday and Monday. | The library is closed on Sunday and Monday. karen@wellsburg.lib.ia.us | ||
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=== <span class="mw-headline" id="Volunteer_at_the_Center"> Volunteer at the Center </span> === | === <span class="mw-headline" id="Volunteer_at_the_Center"> Volunteer at the Center </span> === | ||
''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others? | ''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others? Join our volunteer staff! We have 3 shifts each week. They are:'' | ||
''Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM. Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net?Subject=FHC%20_%20Volunteering&body=Inquiry%20Volunteer IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] the center if you are interested.'' | ''Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM. Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net?Subject=FHC%20_%20Volunteering&body=Inquiry%20Volunteer IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] the center if you are interested.'' | ||
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Revision as of 18:16, 23 February 2015
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Information[edit | edit source]
FHC North entranceThe Cedar Falls/Waterloo Family History 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.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map:
The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at *" 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA
Address:
- 3008 Pleasant Dr Cedar Falls IA 50613 United States (mail not accepted at this address)
- For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, 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
Phone:
- 1-319-266-6374
E-mail:
- IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Tuesday:10:00am-2:00pm
- Wednesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
Holiday Schedule:
Closed all major Holidays: Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too: "Local Closings/Cancelations - " www.kwwl.com mobile m.kwwl.com
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Family Search CLASSES
17 January 2015 9:00 a.m. to noon
Handout - New Tools For Finding Your Missing Cousins (Renee Zamora)
Link to class modules - Family History Center, Riverton, UT
Collections[edit | edit source]
- Family History Library Microfilm Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List (Stored locally).
- This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]
- French - Jeanne St. Christian - Wednesday Evenings
- British - William Sharpe - Wednesday Evenings
Translate Historical German (old and new script) Documents - Ute Brandenburg
03:41, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
Useful Links[edit | edit source]
Blackhawk County Genealogical Web IaGenWeb
Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection IaGenWeb
Grundy Co. Funeral Homes IaGenWeb
The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society
Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society
Blackhawk Historical Tour www.cedarnet.org
State Historical Society of Iowa
Ostfriesen Heritage Society, Wellsburg Public Library, 411 N. Adams Street, Wellsburg, IA 50680
Phone: (641) 869-5234.
The library is closed on Sunday and Monday. karen@wellsburg.lib.ia.us
01:22, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
The remainder of this page is UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please be patient with us as we continue to remodel.
==== Class Schedule ====
==== Other Resources inour Local Area: ====
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
=== Links ===
(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)
Volunteer at the Center [edit | edit source]
Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others? Join our volunteer staff! We have 3 shifts each week. They are:
Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM. Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net the center if you are interested.
01:05, 9 April 2014 (UTC)