Twin Falls Idaho FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions
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Groups have made the following reservations for the center: | Groups have made the following reservations for the center: | ||
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Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month. | Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month. | ||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Twin Falls Family History Center[edit | edit source]
The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors are always welcome.
- We have Spanish-speaking consultants on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 1:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Tenemos consultores de habla española el martes, miércoles, sábado, 10:00-1:00.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
- 399 Maurice Street North, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 United States
- One block south of the Twin Falls High School.
- Handicapped parking and access.
Contacts[edit | edit source]
Hours[edit | edit source]
- Tuesday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
- Thursday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
- Saturday:10:00 am- 3:00 pm
| Tuesday | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am | 8;00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am | 3:00 pm |
Closed all major holidays
Events Calendar and Announcements[edit | edit source]
Family History Classes for August 2019
These classes are for both youths and adults.
Tues. Aug. 6 11:00 a. m. Church Records can be Helpful in Your Research
Thurs. Aug. 8 6:00 p. m. Census Records, A Treasure Chest of Information
Tues. Aug.13 11:00 a. m. How to Visualize and Write Down a Research Plan
Thurs. Aug. 15 6:00 p. m. Reading Challenging Handwriting
Tues. Aug. 20 6:00 p. m. Writing Your Family Story
Wed. Aug. 21 2:00 p. m. Workshop on Creating Art for Your Family History
Wed. Aug. 21 6:00 p. m. Becoming an Indexer for FamilySearch
Thurs. Aug. 22 6:00 p. m. Merging Two Individuals in FamilySearch
Tues. Aug. 27 6:00 p. m. How to Place Your Stories on FamilySearch
Tues. Aug. 27 7:00 p. m. Consultants’ Round Table – Open to all Consultants:
A Panel Where You Can ask Your Research Questions
Thurs. Aug. 29 6:00 p. m. Do you Want to Know more about DNA Studies?
Group Reservations
Groups have made the following reservations for the center:
No reservations have been made yet for August or September.
Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Center Resource Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog:
- The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books. The center also has a collection of about 1,000 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have notebooks with listings of the films and fiche. They also have a large microfiche collection.
- The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.
- The center had a large number of city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns. These were digitized in 2014 and can now be viewed at familysearch.org. See the Family History Library Catalog and look under the city or town - Directories. The center no longer has the actual city directory books.
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.
- A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
- The complete Pedigree Resource File is available in FamilySearch.org, under the Search tab, then Genealogies. This includes the notes.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 20+ computer stations.
- Digital microfilm/fiche reader, plus conventional readers.
- There is one large computer classroom with eighteen computers. There is a separate classroom/training room with four computer terminals and desks where you can plug in laptops, tablets, etc.
- Completely handicapped accessible.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
- BSA - Genealogy merit badge - A class can be scheduled. Please call 208-733-8073 to arrange a time.
- English (England) Research Specialist - Mary Edgar - Tuesdays, 9 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
- German - Larry Kohntopp - Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00 p. m.
- New England - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Scandinavian - Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home 208-969-0034 or by email at ross@gedeb.org
- Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
- DNA - Frank Durham - Saturdays 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. (Please call first to confirm.)
Resources in the Local Area
201 4th Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
They have the ancestry.com library program, it's free to use at the library.
They have a local history room on the main floor, with a good collection of books relating to the Twin Falls area.
The Twin Falls newspaper, now called the Times News, has good search features. The Twin Falls newspapers have all been digitized from the beginning.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center. The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to learn. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls Family History Center, at 208.733.8073. We look forward to serving with you.