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The San Rafael Family History Center is located at 220 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, California 94903.
The San Rafael Family History Center is located at 220 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, California 94903.


*[[File:San Rafael FHC Image.jpg|600px|left|alt=|frameless]]  
[[File:San Rafael FHC Image.jpg|600px|Map and Information]]


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===Center Contacts and Hours ===
 
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Location Map:'''  
'''Location Map:'''  
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'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


* Tuesday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
*Tuesday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
* Thursday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.
*Thursday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
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:*Under “Search these Family History Centers” select '''San Rafael California Family History Center'''<br>
:*Under “Search these Family History Centers” select '''San Rafael California Family History Center'''<br>
:*The catalog allows patrons to:<br>  
:*The catalog allows patrons to:<br>  
:**Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords<br>
:** Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords<br>
:**Broaden a search to other local family history centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City<br>
:**Broaden a search to other local family history centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City<br>
:**Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch and elsewhere<br><br> '''Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog&nbsp;:[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]<br><br> Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Introduction_to_the_FamilySearch_Catalog Introduction to the Catalog]<br>'''
:**Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch and elsewhere<br><br> '''Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog&nbsp;:[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]<br><br> Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Introduction_to_the_FamilySearch_Catalog Introduction to the Catalog]<br>'''

Revision as of 10:27, 11 August 2022

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


The San Rafael Family History Center is located at 220 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, California 94903.

Map and Information

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 220 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Ca 94903 United States
  • Language:English

Phone:

  • 1-415-226-9501

E-mail:

  • CA_SanRafael@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Thursday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Holiday Schedule:


Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Marin County Genealogical Society Research Library containing over 2400 genealogy volumes

Catalog[edit | edit source]

  • Our catalog is located at FamilySearch.org Click search, then Catalog
  • Under “Search these Family History Centers” select San Rafael California Family History Center
  • The catalog allows patrons to:
    • Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords
    • Broaden a search to other local family history centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
    • Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch and elsewhere

      Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog :FamilySearch Catalog

      Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:Introduction to the Catalog

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]

  • 10 Computers, updated regularly
  • 3 printers
  • scanner / microfilm scanner / microfiche scanner
  • microfilm and microfiche readers
  • Resources in the Local Area Marin County Genealogical Society (link)

Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.