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::[http://mfamilysearch.org/SharingFamilyStories.pdf Sharing Family Stories]<br> | ::[http://mfamilysearch.org/SharingFamilyStories.pdf Sharing Family Stories]<br> | ||
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/WritingFamilyHistoryStories.pdf Writing Family History Stories]<br> | ::[http://mfamilysearch.org/WritingFamilyHistoryStories.pdf Writing Family History Stories]<br> | ||
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Copyright.pdf Copyright & Family History]<br> | ::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Copyright.pdf Copyright & Family History]<br> | ||
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Publish.pdf Publishing Family Histories]<br><br> | ::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Publish.pdf Publishing Family Histories]<br> | ||
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Mobile.pdf FamilySearch Mobile Apps]<br><br> | |||
:'''PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes''' | :'''PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes''' | ||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location and Map:
Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
Phone: 801-489-2999
E-mail: ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events
- Mapleton Annual Family History Fair
- Join us on February 27, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for our annual all-day family history fair. The fair is free and includes free lunch for all attendees. This year's theme is "Family History: Everyone Can Do It! Click here to see our schedule of classes.
- Join us on February 27, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for our annual all-day family history fair. The fair is free and includes free lunch for all attendees. This year's theme is "Family History: Everyone Can Do It! Click here to see our schedule of classes.
- Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center
- We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.
Class Schedules[edit | edit source]
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
| Date | Time | Class | Description | Teacher |
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Sunday 21 Feb |
6:00 PM | Danish Family History Research | A Danish family history class explaining how to use mydanishancestors.com (a step by step guide to Danish Family History in English). The February 21st class will be a two-hour class, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Intro and Church Records will be taught from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Census and Probates will be taught from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a laptop computer if possible. | Rosie Jamison |
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Saturday 27 Feb |
8:00 AM |
Annual Mapleton Family History Fair | Annual, all-day family history training | |
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Sunday 28 Feb |
6:00 PM |
Beginning Scandinavian Research | A class for beginners who want to start researching their Scandinavian ancestors | Mariah Averett |
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Thursday 3 Mar |
Consultant Training Meeting | Monthly Training Meeting for All Family History Consultants | Charlie & Patti Coombs | |
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Sunday 6 Mar |
6:00 PM |
Danish Family History Research |
A Danish family history class explaining how to use mydanishancestors.com (a step by step guide to Danish Family History in English). The March 6th class will be a repeat of the Census and Probate class of February 21st. Bring a laptop computer if possible. |
Rosie Jamison |
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Sunday 13 Mar |
6:00 PM |
Puzzilla | Join us to learn how to use Puzzilla to further your family history work. |
Robert Dahle |
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Sunday 20 Mar |
6:00 PM |
Dealing with Difficult Family Tree Issues | Many of us struggle with aspects of FamilySearch Family Tree. Join us to explore some of those challenges and how to resolve them. | Guy Black |
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Thursday 24 Mar |
7:00 PM |
Making Better Use of Ancestry.com | Learn from our resident Ancestry expert how to use Ancestry.com to enhance your family history research. | Amberly Beck |
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Sunday 27 Mar |
6:00 PM |
State Family History Research, Utah | Learn about research and family history sources available for your ancestors who lived in Utah | Mariah Averett |
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Sunday 3 Apr |
GENERAL CONFERENCE - NO CLASSES | |||
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Sunday 10 Apr |
6:00 PM |
Scottish Research | Learn how to use Scotland's People to find records for your Scottish Ancestors. | Amberly Beck |
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Sunday 17 Apr |
6:00 PM |
Copyright and Family History | What should you know to avoid problems with copyright as you source your tree and compile your famiily history? Join us to learn the basics of copyright rules as applied to family history. | Guy Black |
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Thursday 21 Apr |
7:00 PM |
Record Hints on FamilySearch Family Tree | A class to help users accurately review and attach record hints to FamilySearch Family Tree. | Amberly Beck |
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Wednesday 17 Aug |
CENTER CLOSED | CARPET CLEANING |
Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at lawutah@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
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]
- We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
- We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
- We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.
- We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
- We have readers & printers for both microfiche microfilm research.
- We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
- Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
(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.)
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- Website
Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
- 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
Links[edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
- We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiastic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
- We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
Other Resources[edit | edit source]
- Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, class handouts, and other non-current materials.
- 2016 Family History Fair Class Handouts
- Accurately Reviewing & Attaching Record Hints
- Descendancy Research With Puzzilla & Find-a-Record
- Fast, Accurate FamilySearch Research
- Fast, Accurate Research With Affiliate and Other Genealogy Websites
- Fast, Accurate Google Genealogy Research
- Fast, Accurate Research for TREK
- Finding & Adding People in Family Tree
- Scanning Old Photos & Documents
- Tracing LDS Ancestors
- FamilySearch Memories
- Family History Preservation: Good, Bad & Terrible
- Preserving Family Treasures
- Sharing Family Stories
- Writing Family History Stories
- Copyright & Family History
- Publishing Family Histories
- FamilySearch Mobile Apps
- Accurately Reviewing & Attaching Record Hints
- PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes