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| The '''Cheyenne Family History Center''' is located in the Cheyenne Wyoming Stake Center, at the corner of Western Hills & Education Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Entrance is at the Southeast corner of the building. The public is invited to use the resources free of charge. The Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Cheyenne area.
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| | The '''Cheyenne FamilySearch Center''' is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Cheyenne area. The FamilySearch Center is open to the public who are invited to use the resources free of charge. Trained volunteers are available during Center hours and by appointment to assist patrons. Free classes are also offered on a regular basis and open to the public. |
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| = Center Contact and Hours =
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| === '''Location & Map''' ===
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| *309 Western Hills Blvd., Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming
| | === To Register for Classes === |
| *Entrance is at the southeast corner of the building.
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| *If the entrance door is locked, press the doorbell near the entrance
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| *[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=309+Western+Hills+Boulevard,+Cheyenne,+Laramie,+Wyoming&hl=en&ll=41.174875,-104.831886&spn=0.022967,0.040298&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.089956,82.529297&oq=309+Western+Hills+Blvd.,+Cheyenne,+Laramie,+Wyoming+&hnear=309+Western+Hills+Blvd,+Cheyenne,+Laramie,+Wyoming+82009&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]
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| === Hours ===
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| *'''Monday - '''by appointment
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| *'''Tuesday-Friday''' - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
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| *'''Saturday''' - by appointment
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| *'''Holidays''' - Call ahead<br>
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| === Addresses<br> ===
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| *'''Email: '''wy_cheyenne@ldsmail.net<br> | | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/309+Western+Hills+Blvd/@41.1748904,-104.8318683,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x876f3a12ebf8b953:0xd4b9af191b89360e?hl=en Location on Map] |
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| === Telephones ===
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| *'''Center Phone: '''(307) 634-9536
| | Monday: Call for appointment (numbers below)<br>Tuesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm<br>Wednesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm <br>Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm<br>Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm<br> |
| *After Hours Phone: (307) 224-4919
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| === Directors ===
| | ''Other times are available by appointment by calling 1-307-632-1847.''<br> |
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| *'''Director: '''Jan Stock
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| *'''Associate Director: '''Gloria Milmont
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| *'''Associate Director:''' Melanie Bosselman -- Training
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| | *309 Western Hills Blvd Cheyenne WY 82003 United States |
| | | *Entrance is at the southeast corner of the building. |
| = Holiday Schedule<br> =
| | *If the entrance door is locked, press the doorbell near the entrance |
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| === 2013 Holiday Schedule ===
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| *'''Frontier Days, '''July 23-27 | |
| *'''Thanksgiving''', November 22-23
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| *'''Christmas''', December 24-January 4
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| = Calendar =
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| You can view our Calendar [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&src=ada1aq6d7gbqbcepsh51af8fo0%40group.calendar.google.com&color=%2323164E&ctz=America%2FDenver <u>here</u>]:
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| = Classes, Registration and Handouts =
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| === Please Register in Advance ===
| | *Language: English |
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| *Call the Cheyenne Family History Center (307) 634-9536
| | '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Z3hftfmFf8kJq63hMbZ3ymbCYPH9sZ1GHF2ontcJ10/edit?usp=sharing Websites Available at the FamilySearch Center]''' |
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| *Or email wy_cheyenne@ldsmail.net | | '''Directors:''' Pat and Jim Fowler |
| | * 1-307-632-1847 |
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| === Cancel a Class Registration ===
| | *'''1-307-634-9536 (answered when open)''' |
| | *'''After Hours Phone:''' 1-307- 632-1847 |
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| *If you need to cancel a previous class registration, click here
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| *Call the Center (307) 634-9536 if you need help or have any questions
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| === One-on-One Training ===
| | *WY_Cheyenne@familyhistorymail.org<br> |
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| *You don't have to sign up for an organized group class to get help at the Center. | |
| *Come in and work one-on-one with a staff member.
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| = Class Descriptions =
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| '''Ancestry.com for Eveyone'''<br>Did you know that you can access Ancestry.com at our Family History Center? We will introduce some good search strategies for getting the most out of this website and look at some of the valuable record collections it contains. Both beginners and seasoned researchers will learn something new. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''Beginning Research and Using the Family History Center Portal'''<br>Census record or birth certificate? Immigration records or naturalization papers? Ready to start some basic research to find new information and verify existing data on your ancestors? We will give you a process to follow and teach some tools that will help you in your search. We will also introduce you to some great research websites. ''Class length: 3 classes, one per week for 3 weeks''.
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| '''Family Tree Introduction'''<br>We will start at the beginning and take you through everything you will need to know to begin working with your ancestors on the FamilySearch Family Tree including how to submit your LDS ordinances. We’ll include hands-on practice so that you can try everything that you learn. No previous experience with new Family History or Family Tree is required. ''Class length: 3 classes, one per week for 3 weeks''<br> <br>'''Family Tree Photos & Stories'''<br>Want to add photos to FamilySearch Family Tree? How about sharing some of those “Grandpa Stories” that you remember from days gone by? This class will walk you through all the steps, from scanning your photos to uploading them to FamilySearch and linking those photos to your ancestors. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''FamilySearch Indexing'''<br>Explains what the FamilySearch Indexing project is working to accomplish and how we can all help in this great effort. Perhaps the easiest, most relaxing family history work available today! You will actually sign up and Index your first batch in class. Bring your LDS membership record with you in order to sign on. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''From the Mouth of Grandma: How to collect and learn from oral histories'''<br>Christmas means family gatherings; a rich environment of family history and family legends. Learn how to effectively navigate the minefields of failing memories, tales growing tall, and white-washings to find the gold mines of truth. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''Getting Organized – Managing the Chaos!'''<br>Wondering how to file the abundance of certificates, family group sheets, and photos that accumulate while searching for our ancestors? Come and learn a great method for taming the chaos, both for paper and electronic documents. We will also cover organizing your FamilySearch SourceBox. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''Putting Flesh on Genealogy: Finding the person behind the name in your family tree'''<br>Interested in knowing more about that “name” in your family tree? If part of you has been shaped by your parents, and part of them was shaped by their parents, learning about your ancestors can reveal a great deal about ourselves. This class is a beginning in a series that can help us find much more than just names that share the branches of our family tree. ''Class length: one class
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| '''RootsMagic Intro'''<br>RootsMagic is computer software that can help you organize and work with your genealogy information. It makes family history easy. It is certified to share data with the FamilySearch Family Tree. We will introduce you to the software and show you how to modify your data and share it with Family Tree. ''Class Length: 2 classes, one per week for 2 weeks''
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| '''Sense of Place: Importance of geography to individuals, families, and communities.'''<br>What can you learn about your ancestors from their place of birth/death? If “home is where the heart is,” how did the place your family called home help to shape their personality and outlook on life? You may even find that their “home place” has left a mark on your personality. ''Class length: one class''
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| '''Tour of FamilySearch'''<br>An introduction to all of the tools and collections included on FamilySearch.org. We will introduce you to the record collections, the wiki and the online research courses in the Learning Center, just to name a few! ''Class length: one class''<br>
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| = Class Schedule =
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| == Please Register in Advance ==
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| *Call the Cheyenne Family History Center (307) 634-9536
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| *Or email wy_cheyenne@ldsmail.net
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| All classes are '''FREE!'''
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| If you register by email and DO NOT receive a confirmation email or phone call, please call the Center to verify your registration was received and recorded properly.
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| To learn more about the classes, check the class descriptions.
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| | Wed, Oct 2<br>
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| | Family Tree Introduction<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br>
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| | Melanie Bosselman<br>
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| | Putting Flesh on Genealogy<br>
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| | Tim & Clara Keyt<br>
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| | Family Tree Photos & Stories<br>
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| | Tue, Oct 29<br>
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| | Ancestry.com for Everyone<br>
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| | Melanie Bosselman<br>
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| = Center Resources =
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| === Hardware and Equipment ===
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| *11 networked computer workstations with printer access<br>
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| *1 microfilm reader<br>
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| *1 microfiche reader<br>
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| *1 microfiche/film scanner<br>
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| *'''Main room''' has 9 computer stations for hands-on use by class members plus a computer, projector and teaching station for the instructor.<br>
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| *'''Microfilm room''' has 2 additional computer stations, well suited for one-on-one assistance.<br>
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| *Both rooms have printer access for all stations.<br>
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| === Databases, Software & Collections ===
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| *Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic)<br>
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| *[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.<br>
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| *'''[[FHC Portal]]'''
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| = Center Services =
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| == Quarterly Training Meetings ==
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| '''Individuals Invited'''<br>
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| *Stake and Ward Priesthood Leaders with Family History responsibility<br>
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| *Family History Consultants<br>
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| *Staff serving at Family History Centers<br>
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| *Anyone interested in learning more about family history<br>
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| '''Schedule'''<br>
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| Held on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Stake Center
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| 2011 dates
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| *January 13
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| *April 17 (in conjunction with Stake Auxiliary Training)
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| *July 14
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| *October 13
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| = Volunteer at the Center =
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