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=== '''The Arlington Texas Family History Center is easily accessible from Interstate 20:''' | ==='''The Arlington Texas Family History Center is easily accessible from Interstate 20:'''=== | ||
Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard | Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard | ||
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Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd <br>Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd <br>Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd <br>Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr<br>Destination will be on the right | Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd <br>Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd <br>Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd <br>Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr<br>Destination will be on the right | ||
== Center Contacts and Hours | ==Center Contacts and Hours== | ||
'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map:''' | ||
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'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
*3809 Curt Drive Arlington Texas 76016 United States | *3809 Curt Drive Arlington Texas 76016 United States | ||
*The entrance to the Family History Center is on the back side of the building. | *The entrance to the Family History Center is on the back side of the building. | ||
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'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
*'''Wednesday:'''10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm | *'''Wednesday:'''10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm | ||
*'''Thursday:'''10:00am-2:00pm | *'''Thursday:'''10:00am-2:00pm | ||
*'''Saturday:'''9:00am-1:00pm | *'''Saturday:'''9:00am-1:00pm | ||
*'''PLEASE VERIFY THAT WE ARE OPEN IN CASE OF HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER''' | *'''PLEASE VERIFY THAT WE ARE OPEN IN CASE OF HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER''' | ||
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== <b>Annual Family History SEMINAR</b> | ==<b>Annual Family History SEMINAR</b>== | ||
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** 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | *21 March 2020 | ||
* Preregistration not required | **9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | ||
* Same day registration begins at 8 AM. | *Preregistration not required | ||
*Same day registration begins at 8 AM. | |||
*Come for all or part of the day | |||
*Visit link below for more details (Arlington Texas Family History Center web site)<br> | |||
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=== Center Resources | ===Center Resources=== | ||
==== Collections | ====Collections==== | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] Any of the films and fiche ordered through the FamilySearch Catalog may be read in this center. | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] Any of the films and fiche ordered through the FamilySearch Catalog may be read in this center. | ||
:*Over 100 books, atlases, research guides for various locations, published genealogies, back-issues of genealogical magazines. | :*Over 100 books, atlases, research guides for various locations, published genealogies, back-issues of genealogical magazines. | ||
:*Microfiche: indexes of vital records, genealogical atlases, familiy histories, etc. | :*Microfiche: indexes of vital records, genealogical atlases, familiy histories, etc. | ||
::*A drawer devoted to microfiche of Scotish records such as: | ::*A drawer devoted to microfiche of Scotish records such as: | ||
:::*Indexes to christenings, marriages & burials | :::*Indexes to christenings, marriages & burials | ||
:::*Index to 1881 Census | :::*Index to 1881 Census | ||
==== 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 third party 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 third party premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | ||
:*<u>Family Insigh</u>t: has the capability to interact with New.FamilySearch to pull information from or put information into PAF. | :*<u>Family Insigh</u>t: has the capability to interact with New.FamilySearch to pull information from or put information into PAF. | ||
:*<u>Get My Ancestors:</u> allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database | :*<u>Get My Ancestors:</u> allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database | ||
==== Hardware and Equipment | ====Hardware and Equipment==== | ||
:*computers with Internet access for genealogy research | :*computers with Internet access for genealogy research | ||
:*printers | :*printers | ||
:*microfilm/fiche readers | :*microfilm/fiche readers | ||
:*microfilm/fiche reader printer - can print on paper or copy to your USB jump drive (AKA thumb drive or memory stick). | :*microfilm/fiche reader printer - can print on paper or copy to your USB jump drive (AKA thumb drive or memory stick). | ||
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=== Center Services | ===Center Services=== | ||
:*How to get started. | :*How to get started. | ||
:*Provide research help. We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources.<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1332610259943_650" /> | :*Provide research help. We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources.<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1332610259943_650" /> | ||
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=== Resources in the Local Area | ===Resources in the Local Area === | ||
* Arlington Public Library<br>101 E. Abram St. <br>Arlington, Texas 76060 | |||
*Arlington Public Library<br>101 E. Abram St. <br>Arlington, Texas 76060 | |||
(817) 459-6913 | (817) 459-6913 | ||
* Dallas Public Library<br>J. Erik Jonsson Central Library<br>1515 Young Street<br>Dallas, Texas 75201 | *Dallas Public Library<br>J. Erik Jonsson Central Library<br>1515 Young Street<br>Dallas, Texas 75201 | ||
Genealogy: 8th floor | Genealogy: 8th floor | ||
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http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/index.php | http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/index.php | ||
* Fort Worth Public Library | *Fort Worth Public Library | ||
500 W. Third St. | 500 W. Third St. | ||
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http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/genealogy/ | http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/genealogy/ | ||
* National Archives Southwest Region | *National Archives Southwest Region | ||
1400 John Burgess Drive | 1400 John Burgess Drive | ||
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=== Links: | ===Links: === | ||
:*[http://arlingtontxfhc.org/ '''Arlington Family History Center web site:'''] | :*[http://arlingtontxfhc.org/ '''Arlington Family History Center web site:'''] | ||
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=== Volunteer at the Center | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)'' | ''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)'' | ||
Revision as of 08:10, 21 June 2019
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Arlington Texas Family History Center is easily accessible from Interstate 20:[edit | edit source]
Take exit 447 for Park Springs Boulevard
Turn North onto Park Springs Blvd
Turn right onto W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Take the 1st left onto Kelly Perkins Rd
Kelly Perkins Rd turns slightly left and becomes Curt Dr
Destination will be on the right
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map:
Address:
- 3809 Curt Drive Arlington Texas 76016 United States
- The entrance to the Family History Center is on the back side of the building.
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-817-446-7088
E-mail:
- TX_Arlington@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Wednesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday:10:00am-2:00pm
- Saturday:9:00am-1:00pm
- PLEASE VERIFY THAT WE ARE OPEN IN CASE OF HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
Annual Family History SEMINAR[edit | edit source]
- 21 March 2020
- 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Preregistration not required
- Same day registration begins at 8 AM.
- Come for all or part of the day
- Visit link below for more details (Arlington Texas Family History Center web site)
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: Any of the films and fiche ordered through the FamilySearch Catalog may be read in this center.
- Over 100 books, atlases, research guides for various locations, published genealogies, back-issues of genealogical magazines.
- Microfiche: indexes of vital records, genealogical atlases, familiy histories, etc.
- A drawer devoted to microfiche of Scotish records such as:
- Indexes to christenings, marriages & burials
- Index to 1881 Census
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 third party premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
- Family Insight: has the capability to interact with New.FamilySearch to pull information from or put information into PAF.
- Get My Ancestors: allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- computers with Internet access for genealogy research
- printers
- microfilm/fiche readers
- microfilm/fiche reader printer - can print on paper or copy to your USB jump drive (AKA thumb drive or memory stick).
Center Services[edit | edit source]
- How to get started.
- Provide research help. We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources.
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
- Arlington Public Library
101 E. Abram St.
Arlington, Texas 76060
(817) 459-6913
- Dallas Public Library
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Genealogy: 8th floor
(214) 670-1433
The Dallas Public Library Genealogy Section contains one of the largest and most comprehensive collections for family history research in the Southwest. Over 50,000 individuals visit annually, with many traveling from out of the state to utilize the collection which includes all states and counties of the United States. Resources for many foreign countries are also available.
http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/index.php
- Fort Worth Public Library
500 W. Third St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102-7305
817-392-7323
http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/genealogy/
- National Archives Southwest Region
1400 John Burgess Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
817-551- 2051
Links: [edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)