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=== Center Contacts and Hours | ===Center Contacts and Hours=== | ||
'''Location Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/521+Upham+Rd,+Duluth,+MN+55811/@46.8003959,-92.120017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ae4d5672540ceb:0xec267d6982d77980 Location Map]<br> | '''Location Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/521+Upham+Rd,+Duluth,+MN+55811/@46.8003959,-92.120017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ae4d5672540ceb:0xec267d6982d77980 Location Map]<br> | ||
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'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
*'''Wednesday: ''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm'' | |||
*'''Wednesday: ''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm'' | |||
*'''Saturday: ''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm'' | *'''Saturday: ''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm'' | ||
'''Holiday Schedule and closures:''' | '''Holiday Schedule and closures: Closed Memorial Day Weekend 25 May 2019 ''<u>afternoon only 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm</u>''''' | ||
'''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference''' | '''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference''' | ||
=== Calendar and Events | ===Calendar and Events=== | ||
==== Upcoming Events: | ====Upcoming Events:==== | ||
None scheduled at this time | None scheduled at this time | ||
==== Class Schedule | ====Class Schedule==== | ||
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning 9:00 an to 11:00 am. | Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning 9:00 an to 11:00 am. | ||
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Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email | Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email | ||
=== Center Resources | ===Center Resources=== | ||
==== Collections | ====Collections==== | ||
:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. | :*'''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. | :*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. | ||
:*'''Book Collection:''' -- | :*'''Book Collection:''' -- | ||
==== Databases and Software | ====Databases and Software==== | ||
:*'''[[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. | :*'''[[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 ==== | ====Hardware and Equipment==== | ||
:*''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.'' | :*''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 | ===Center Services=== | ||
==== Staff Research Specialties: | ====Staff Research Specialties:==== | ||
Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records | Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records | ||
=== Resources in the Local Area | ===Resources in the Local Area=== | ||
Duluth Pubic Library | Duluth Pubic Library | ||
Superior Public Library | Superior Public Library | ||
=== Links | ===Links=== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''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. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''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 | *http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/research-center/ Iron Range Research Center, discover naturalization of citizens prior to WWI | ||
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''[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]'' | ''[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]'' | ||
=== Volunteer at the Center | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
''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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
Revision as of 06:46, 25 May 2019
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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 Memorial Day Weekend 25 May 2019 afternoon only 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events:[edit | edit source]
None scheduled at this time
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning 9:00 an to 11:00 am.
No class available 11 & 18 May 2019, however, intermittent help available with staff scheduled.
Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email
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]
Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Duluth Pubic Library
Superior Public Library
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.