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The Ridgecrest Family History Center is here to assist you in searching out&nbsp;your ancestors.&nbsp; The Center is designed to provide the resources you need to do your research.&nbsp; The area that the&nbsp;Center serves includes eastern Kern County.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
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The Ridgecrest FamilySearch Center is here to assist you in searching out your ancestors. The Center is designed to provide the resources you need to do your research. The area that the Center serves includes eastern Kern County.  


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


'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''&nbsp;
'''Location Map:'''  


#Ridgecrest Stake Center, 1031 S. Norma Street (northwest corner of Bataan and Norma) Ridgecrest, California  
*[https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1031+South+Norma+Street,+Ridgecrest,+California&hl=en&ll=35.605341,-117.679131&spn=0.014829,0.022488&sll=40.433784,-86.129293&sspn=0.027765,0.044975&oq=1031+S.+Norma+Street,+Ridgecrest,+California&hnear=1031+S+Norma+St,+Ridgecrest,+California+93555&t=m&z=16 Location Map]
#Drive to the parking lot on the west side.&nbsp; Ring the bell for entrance&nbsp;near the double doors on the west side of the building.&nbsp;
#For an example&nbsp;approximate location on a map type in&nbsp;&nbsp; "1031 S. Norma Street Ridgecrest, California" within&nbsp;&nbsp;[http://maps.google.com Google]&nbsp; or&nbsp; use another other map site.


'''Phone:''' 760-375-6998&nbsp;(during hours of operation)
'''Address:'''  


'''E-mail:''' <br>
*1031 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States
*Northwest corner of Bataan and Norma.
*Drive to the parking lot on the west side.
*Ring the bell for entrance near the double doors on the west side of the building.


'''Open Hours:'''Tues. 9AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM; Wed. 9AM-3PM; Thurs. 9AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM; Fri. 9AM-Noon; Sat. Noon-3PM
*Language:English


'''Holiday Schedule:'''&nbsp; Closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
'''E-mail:'''  


<br>
*CA_Ridgecrest@familyhistorymail.org
'''Open Hours:'''
*'''Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm''' 
*'''Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm'''
*Contact Stake or Ward consultants for individual help.
'''Holiday Schedule:'''
 
*Closed - All major holidays


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=== Calendar and Events  ===
=== Calendar and Events  ===


==== Upcoming Events ====
==== Upcoming Events====
 
Online RootsTech Feb 29 - Mar 2


==== Class Schedule  ====
==== Class Schedule  ====
Using FamilySearch Hints
Mar 9  10:30-11:30 am
Mar 12  7:00-8:00 pm
Mar 17  3:00-4:00 pm


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
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=== Center Resources  ===
=== Center Resources  ===


==== Collections  ====
==== Collections  ====
 
*Internet sites that may be accessed include: [https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org], deathindexes.com, germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html, findagrave.com, usgenweb.org, wiki.familysearch.org, fhlfavorites.info, godfrey.org, myheritage.com  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
*Printed materials include: a small collection of books of genealogical interest, research guides, and forms.
*Internet sites that may be accessed include:&nbsp; [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org], new.familysearch.org, deathindexes.com, germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html, findagrave.com, usgenweb.org, wiki.familysearch.org, fhlfavorites.info, progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm, godfrey.org, worldvitalrecords.com  
*&nbsp;Microfiche records include:&nbsp; Microfiche Reference Collection, Accelerated Index System, Family Registry, and Periodical Source Index
*Microfilms include:&nbsp; patron films on indefinite loan, and asian microfilm card catalog
*Printed materials include:&nbsp;a small collection of books of genealogical interest, research guides, and forms&nbsp;


==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====


*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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.&nbsp; At this Center fhc.familysearch.org followed by Premium Family History Websites (Center Access Only) provides free patron access to: 19th Centruy British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, Ancestry.com, Find My Past, Footnote.com, The Genealogist, Genline FamilyFinder, Godfrey Memorial Library, Heritage Quest Online, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Paper Trail, and World Vital Records.  
*'''[[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. At this Center, the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/portal FamilySearch Center Services Portal] followed by Premium Family History Websites (Center Access Only) provides free patron access to: 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, Ancestry.com, Findmypast, Footnote.com, Genline FamilyFinder, Godfrey Memorial Library, Heritage Quest Online, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Paper Trail, and MyHeritage.com.
*Prior legacy FamilySearch capabilities include:&nbsp; Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, US Social Security Death Index, US Military Death Index, Scottish Church Records, Personal Ancestral File (which program for organizing your genealogical records,&nbsp;can be downloaded for free over the Internet), Ellis Island Immigration Records, 1880 US Census Index, and Freedman's Bank Records.  
*Prior legacy FamilySearch capabilities include: Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, US Social Security Death Index, US Military Death Index, Scottish Church Records, Personal Ancestral File (which program for organizing your genealogical records, can be downloaded for free over the Internet), Ellis Island Immigration Records, 1880 US Census Index, and Freedman's Bank Records.  
*Pedigree Resource Files 1 - 149


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
*Six available computers
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=== Center Services  ===
=== Center Services  ===


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====


''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===


''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
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=== Links  ===
=== Links  ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''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.
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''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 4 May 2024

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




The Ridgecrest FamilySearch Center is here to assist you in searching out your ancestors. The Center is designed to provide the resources you need to do your research. The area that the Center serves includes eastern Kern County.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 1031 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States
  • Northwest corner of Bataan and Norma.
  • Drive to the parking lot on the west side.
  • Ring the bell for entrance near the double doors on the west side of the building.
  • Language:English

E-mail:

  • CA_Ridgecrest@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Contact Stake or Ward consultants for individual help.

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed - All major holidays

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Online RootsTech Feb 29 - Mar 2

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Using FamilySearch Hints

Mar 9 10:30-11:30 am

Mar 12 7:00-8:00 pm

Mar 17 3:00-4:00 pm

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Internet sites that may be accessed include: www.familysearch.org, deathindexes.com, germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html, findagrave.com, usgenweb.org, wiki.familysearch.org, fhlfavorites.info, godfrey.org, myheritage.com
  • Printed materials include: a small collection of books of genealogical interest, research guides, and forms.

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. At this Center, the FamilySearch Center Services Portal followed by Premium Family History Websites (Center Access Only) provides free patron access to: 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, Ancestry.com, Findmypast, Footnote.com, Genline FamilyFinder, Godfrey Memorial Library, Heritage Quest Online, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Paper Trail, and MyHeritage.com.
  • Prior legacy FamilySearch capabilities include: Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, US Social Security Death Index, US Military Death Index, Scottish Church Records, Personal Ancestral File (which program for organizing your genealogical records, can be downloaded for free over the Internet), Ellis Island Immigration Records, 1880 US Census Index, and Freedman's Bank Records.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • Six available computers

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

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]