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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534
- Language: English
Phone: 218-726-1361
E-mail: MN_Duluth@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Schedule and closures:
Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference
Closed: Deep Cleaning 13 March 2019. Stake Conference 30 March 2019. General Conference 06 April 2019
*********** 24 February 2019 the FHC is open but drive carefully, roads are in fair condition **********
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events:[edit | edit source]
Outreach: Douglas County Genealogy Club 05 March 2019 (private lock-in)
Outreach: Douglas County Genealogy Club 05 April 2019 (private lock-in)
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning 9:00 an to 11:00 am, space may be limited, e-mail above address for confirmation.
Staff Training Meetings
Staff Meetings/Classes are offered the FIRST HALF each month, check your e-mail and bulletin.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
- Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
- Book Collection: --
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]
- The Duluth Family History Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
- http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/research-center/ Iron Range Research Center, discover naturalization of citizens prior to WWI
Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.