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=== | [[File:Sonora FamilySearch Center Building.jpg|right|400px|Sonora FamilySearch Center Building]] | ||
=== 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] | *[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. | |||
*Language: English | *Language: English | ||
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*'''1-209-536-9206''' | *'''1-209-536-9206''' | ||
''' | '''Email:''' | ||
*CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org | *CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org | ||
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*'''Tuesday:''' 1pm-4:00pm | *'''Tuesday:''' 1pm-4:00pm | ||
*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm- | *'''Wednesday:''' 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm | ||
*'''Thursday:''' 10:00am-1:00pm | *'''Thursday:''' 10:00am-1:00pm | ||
*'''Also by appointment''' by calling 209-605-2891 | *'''Also by appointment''' by calling 209-605-2891 | ||
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'''Holiday Closures:''' | '''Holiday Closures:''' | ||
'''November 25, 2024 through November 28, 2024''' | |||
''' | '''December 23, 2023 through January 3, 2025''' | ||
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 === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
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==== <u>Upcoming Events</u> ==== | ==== <u>Upcoming Events</u> ==== | ||
Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - October 14, 2023 | Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm) | ||
==== <u>Class Schedule</u> ==== | ==== <u>Class Schedule</u> ==== | ||
==== <u>Staff Training | ==== <u>Staff Training Meeting</u> ==== | ||
''' | '''Date and Time TBD''' | ||
=== Center Resources === | === Center Resources === | ||
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==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[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 ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
* | *8 networked computer workstations with printer access | ||
*2 copiers | |||
*1 flatbed scanner (standard size) | |||
*2 | *1 extra large flatbed scanner (for extra large documents 11" x 17") | ||
*1 | *1 Epson FastFoto scanner for rapid scanning of multiple pictures at a time | ||
*1 flatbed scanner | |||
*1 Epson FastFoto scanner for | |||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
Translators available for Italian | '''Translators available for the following languages:''' | ||
* Danish | |||
* Finnish | |||
* French | |||
* German | |||
* Italian | |||
* Portuguese | |||
* Spanish | |||
* Tahitian | |||
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=== Resources in the Local Area === | === Resources in the Local Area === | ||
'''[ | [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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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
* 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. | |||
Latest revision as of 14:41, 27 October 2024
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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. 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
Email:
- 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 25, 2024 through November 28, 2024
December 23, 2023 through January 3, 2025
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 Workshop - Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meeting[edit | edit source]
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
- 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
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Tahitian
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Tuolumne County Genealogical Society
Tuolumne County Historical Society
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.
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.
- Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced.