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The Birmingham Second Ward Family History Center serves the communities of the eastern&nbsp;Birmingham and&nbsp;several cities&nbsp;on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.  
The Birmingham Second Ward FamilySearch Center serves the communities of the eastern Birmingham and several cities on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.  


=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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:*1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235  
:*1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235  
:*Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the Family History Center. <br>
:*Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the FamilySearch Center. <br>  
:*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/1337+Old+Springville+Rd,+Birmingham,+AL+35235/@33.6180003,-86.6720697,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88890e868f878b43:0x99bee8fffd24af4f Location on map]


'''Phone:'''  
'''Phone:'''  
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'''E-mail:'''  
'''E-mail:'''  


*AL_Birmingham2@ldsmail.net
*AL_Birmingham2@familyhistorymail.org


'''FHC Director:'''  
'''FHC Director:'''  
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*Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only
*Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only


==== Holiday Schedule:&nbsp;  ====
==== Holiday Schedule:   ====


Closed  
Closed  
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==== Class Schedule:  ====
==== Class Schedule:  ====


First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm&nbsp;
First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm


==== Staff Training Meetings: TBA&nbsp;  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings: TBA   ====


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


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films available through the Family History Library Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections as short term loans by request
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections.


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


We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films ordered for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.  
We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.  


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==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
''&nbsp;''(''See the ''[[Mesa Family History Center|''Mesa'']]''&nbsp;and ''[[Logan Utah Family History Center|''Logan'']]&nbsp;''FHC pages for examples.)''


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


''(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.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>


[[Alabama Record Selection Table|Alabama Record Selection Table]]  
[[Alabama Record Selection Table|Alabama Record Selection Table]]  
 
''(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  ===


Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during Family History Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.
Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during FamilySearch Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.

Latest revision as of 14:26, 14 May 2024

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


The Birmingham Second Ward FamilySearch Center serves the communities of the eastern Birmingham and several cities on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the FamilySearch Center.
  • Location on map

Phone:

  • 1 205-854-0300

E-mail:

  • AL_Birmingham2@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:

Open Hours:

  • Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm by appt only
  • Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only

Holiday Schedule:[edit | edit source]

Closed



Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events:[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule:[edit | edit source]

First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm

Staff Training Meetings: TBA[edit | edit source]


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.


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.


Alabama Record Selection Table



Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during FamilySearch Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.