Sonora California FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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

FamilySearch Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Address and Location Map:

Location Map
19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora, California 95370 (note this is not a FamilySearch Center mailing address)
We are located inside the building and have ADA-compatible access. Entrance is at the main door to the building. Push door bell (on the wall to your left as you stand at the front door) and we will answer and open the door for you. Ample free parking is available.

Language: English

Sonora Family History Director: Sandra Turner

Phone:

1-209-536-9206

E-mail:

CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Tuesday: 1pm-4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm
Also by appointment by calling 209-605-2891

Holiday Closures:

November 20, 2023 through November 25, 2023

December 18, 2023 through January 1, 2024

We occasionally close unexpectedly due to inclement weather or illness. Please call for information about unexpected changes to our normal operation hours @ 209-605-2891.

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Saturday, March 11th, 2023 (9:30am-3:30pm)

Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meeting[edit | edit source]

May 2023 - Date and Time TBD

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Access to more than 2,400,000 microfilm reels.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

8 networked computer workstations with printer access

2 copiers

2 microfilm readers

2 microfiche readers

1 microfiche/film scanner

1 flatbed scanner (standard size)

1 extra large flatbed scanner (for extra large documents 11" x 17")

1 Epson FastFoto scanner for rapid scanning of multiple pictures at a time

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Translators available for the following languages:

Danish
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Tahitian

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Tuolumne County Genealogical Society

Tuolumne County Historical Society

Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives

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.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Do you want to learn more about doing family history? We will teach you how to help yourself while we teach you to help others. We encourage you to do your own research when not assisting patrons.
Would you like to serve a full or part time mission but need to stay close to home? Come join us at the FHC where you can meet many new people and help them find their ancestors.
Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced, "Use 'em or lose 'em!"

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 === FamilySearch Center Contacts and Hours ===
 '''Address and Location Map:'''
 *[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=19481+Hillsdale+Dr,+sonora,+california&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.41771,81.474609&ie=UTF8&ll=37.976511,-120.324626&spn=0.018707,0.039783&z=15&iwloc=addr Location Map]
 *19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora, California 95370 (note this is not a FamilySearch Center mailing address)
-*We are located inside the building. Entrance is at the main door to the building. Push door bell (on the wall to your left as you stand at the front door) and we will answer and open the door for you. Ample free parking is available.
+*We are located inside the building and have '''ADA-compatible access'''. Entrance is at the main door to the building. Push door bell (on the wall to your left as you stand at the front door) and we will answer and open the door for you. Ample free parking is available.
 *Language: English
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 *'''1-209-536-9206'''
-'''Email:'''
+'''E-mail:'''
 *CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org
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 '''Holiday Closures:'''
-'''November 25, 2024 through November 28, 2024'''
+'''November 20, 2023 through November 25, 2023'''
-'''December 23, 2023 through January 3, 2025'''
+'''December 18, 2023 through January 1, 2024'''
 We occasionally close unexpectedly due to inclement weather or illness.  Please call for information about unexpected changes to our normal operation hours @ 209-605-2891.
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 ==== <u>Upcoming Events</u> ====
-Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
+Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Saturday, March 11th, 2023 (9:30am-3:30pm)
+Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
 ==== <u>Class Schedule</u> ====
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 ==== <u>Staff Training Meeting</u> ====
-'''Date and Time TBD'''
+'''May 2023 - Date and Time TBD'''
 === Center Resources  ===
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 *8 networked computer workstations with printer access
 *2 copiers
+*2 microfilm readers
+*2 microfiche readers
+*1 microfiche/film scanner
 *1 flatbed scanner (standard size)
 *1 extra large flatbed scanner (for extra large documents 11" x 17")
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 * Danish
-* Finnish
 * French
 * German
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 === Resources in the Local Area ===
-[https://tcgen.org/ '''Tuolumne County Genealogical Society]'''
+'''[https://tcgen.org/ Tuolumne County Genealogical Society]'''
 [http://tchistory.org/ '''Tuolumne County Historical Society''']
 [https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/201/Carlo-M-De-Ferrari-Archive-Home-Page '''Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives''']
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 * Do you want to learn more about doing family history? We will teach you how to help yourself while we teach you to help others. We encourage you to do your own research when not assisting patrons.
-* Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced.
+* Would you like to serve a full or part time mission but need to stay close to home? Come join us at the FHC where you can meet many new people and help them find their ancestors.
+* Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced, "Use 'em or lose 'em!"