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This library was established in 1984 and combined with Portland East FHC in July 2011 creating a large inventory of film, fiche and books for Family History research.  
===[[Image:Colonial Heights Building.jpg|369x274px|Colonial Heights Building.jpg]]===


   
===Center Contacts and Hours===


=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
===='''''The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19. We will update this page when we are able to reopen.'''''====


'''Location & Map:'''  
'''Location Map:'''  


:*2931 SE Harrison St., Portland OR 97214-4935, United States
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/2975+SE+Harrison+St,+Portland,+OR+97214/@45.5084581,-122.635092,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495a0853f47f237:0x83ec1649111123ad Location Map]<br>
:*'''Library entrance on SE 30th Ave. side of building'''


:*(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)
'''Address:'''


'''Phone: '''503-235-9090
*2975 SE Harrison St., Portland OR 97214-4935, United States
*'''Library entrance on SE 30th Ave. side of building'''


'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; OR_Portland@ldsmail.net<br>
*Language:English
 
'''Phone:'''
 
*'''1-503-235-9090'''
 
'''E-mail:'''  
 
*OR_Portland@familyhistorymail.org


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


:*'''Mon''': 10am-2pm
*'''Tuesday '''9:00am-5:00pm
:*'''Tue''': 9am-5pm
*'''Thursday&nbsp;''' 1:00pm-5:00pm
:*'''Wed''': 9am-9pm
*'''Saturday'''&nbsp; 9:00am-1:00pm--open only on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
:*'''Thurs''': 1-5pm
 
:*'''Fri''': 1st and 3rd:&nbsp; (Hearing Impaired ONLY)
'''''The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19.  We will update this page when we are able to reopen.'''''
:*'''Sat''': 9am-1pm
 
:*'''During winter''', Portland FHC follows Portland Public School closures.&nbsp;
 
:*:
[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=portlandorfhc%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles '''Calendar''']
 
<br> '''Holiday Schedule:'''  
 
*Closed major holidays
*'''During winter''', Portland FSC follows Portland Public School closures.
*Two weeks in Dec.


'''Holiday Schedule: closed major holidays'''
<br>


:*2 weeks in Dec.<br>
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&nbsp;Calendar and Events  
Calendar and Events  


==== Upcoming Events ====
====Upcoming Events====


==== Class Schedule ====
====Class Schedule====


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=portlandorfhc%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles Calendar]<br>


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====Staff Training Meetings====


=== Center Resources ===
===Center Resources===


==== Collections ====
====Collections====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:''']  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:''']
:*Portland Oregon Family History Center&nbsp;Catalog
:*Portland Oregon FamilySearch Center&nbsp;Catalog


==== 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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com  
:*'''[[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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com
:*Ancestral Quest; Roots Magic, PAF (English &amp; Spanish), Legacy
:*Ancestral Quest; Roots Magic, PAF (English &amp; Spanish), Legacy


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


:*''7 networked computer work stations with printer access&nbsp;for patron use''  
:*''7 networked computer work stations with printer access&nbsp;for patron use''
:*scanner for copying film or fiche images to&nbsp;flash drive or paper  
:*scanner for copying film or fiche images to&nbsp;flash drive or paper
:*wi-fi access  
:*wi-fi access
:*5 microfilm readers  
:*5 microfilm readers
:*1 micro fiche reader
:*1 micro fiche reader
:*photo/document scanner for use with FamilySearch


<br>  
<br>  


=== Center Services ===
===Center Services===


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


=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
===Resources in the Local Area===


Genealogical Forum of Oregon  
Genealogical Forum of Oregon  
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Oregon Historical Society  
Oregon Historical Society  


=== 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.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
 
===Volunteer at the Center===


=== Volunteer at the Center ===
[[Category:Oregon FamilySearch Centers]]

Latest revision as of 10:51, 16 December 2022

Colonial Heights Building.jpg[edit | edit source]

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19. We will update this page when we are able to reopen.[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 2975 SE Harrison St., Portland OR 97214-4935, United States
  • Library entrance on SE 30th Ave. side of building
  • Language:English

Phone:

  • 1-503-235-9090

E-mail:

  • OR_Portland@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday  1:00pm-5:00pm
  • Saturday  9:00am-1:00pm--open only on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19. We will update this page when we are able to reopen.


Calendar


Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed major holidays
  • During winter, Portland FSC follows Portland Public School closures.
  • Two weeks in Dec.



Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Calendar

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com
  • Ancestral Quest; Roots Magic, PAF (English & Spanish), Legacy

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 7 networked computer work stations with printer access for patron use
  • scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
  • wi-fi access
  • 5 microfilm readers
  • 1 micro fiche reader
  • photo/document scanner for use with FamilySearch


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Genealogical Forum of Oregon

Oregon 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]