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{{FHCpage|location=California}}  
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=== Family History Center Contacts and Hours ===
[[File:Sonora FamilySearch Center Building.jpg|right|400px|Sonora FamilySearch Center Building]]
 
=== FamilySearch Center Contacts and Hours ===
 
'''Address and Location Map:'''


'''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.


'''Address:'''
*19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora, CA. 95370 United States
*Language: English
*Language: English


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*'''1-209-536-9206'''  
*'''1-209-536-9206'''  


'''E-mail:'''
'''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-9:00pm
*'''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'''


'''November 20, 2022 through November 25, 2022'''
'''December 23, 2023 through January 3, 2025'''


'''December 17, 2022 through January 1, 2023'''
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, 9:00am to 4:00pm
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 Meetings</u> ====
==== <u>Staff Training Meeting</u> ====


'''January 23, 2023 2:00 PM'''
'''Date and Time TBD'''


=== Center Resources  ===
=== Center Resources  ===
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==== 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 premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions
*'''[[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  ====
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*7 networked computer workstations with printer access  
*8 networked computer workstations with printer access
*Paper copier
*2 copiers
*6 microfilm readers
*1 flatbed scanner (standard size)
*2 microfiche readers
*1 extra large flatbed scanner (for extra large documents 11" x 17")
*1 microfiche/film scanner  
*1 Epson FastFoto scanner for rapid scanning of multiple pictures at a time
*1 flatbed scanner
*1 Epson FastFoto scanner for snapshots
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'''Translators available for the following languages:'''
'''Translators available for the following languages:'''


* Danish
* Finnish
* French
* German
* Italian
* Italian
* German
* Portuguese
* Spanish
* Spanish
* Tahitian
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=== Resources in the Local Area ===
=== 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 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.
* 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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