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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>==
* 13 April 2019
 
** 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>


* 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 &amp; burials  
:::*Indexes to christenings, marriages &amp; 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.&nbsp;  
:*'''[[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.&nbsp;
:*<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>&nbsp; allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database
:*<u>Get My Ancestors:</u>&nbsp; allows downloads from New.FamilySearch to your database


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*computers&nbsp;with Internet access for genealogy research  
:*computers&nbsp;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&nbsp;jump drive (AKA thumb drive or&nbsp;memory stick).
:*microfilm/fiche reader printer - can print on paper or copy to your USB&nbsp;jump drive (AKA thumb drive or&nbsp;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<br>  ===
===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:&nbsp; ===
===Links:&nbsp;===


:*[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.)''
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