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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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'''Location Map:'''


*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=751+520+East,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&hl=en&sll=40.545244,-112.282526&sspn=0.013517,0.029225&oq=751+North+520+East+Tooele+Utah+84074&hnear=520+E,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


'''Address:'''


*751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074 United States
<big>'''All Welcome - Free of Charge'''</big>


*The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center.
* DON'T MISS OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY HISTORY CENTER ROOM:


'''FHC Phone:'''  
'''Hours of operation:'''


*1 435-882-1396
*'''Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; 7:00 -9:00 PM'''
*'''Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM'''
*'''Friday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM'''
*'''Other days and times by appointment: Contact Kim Stewart 435-241-8665; Ann Moss 435-849-4842; or FamilySearch Center Number 435-882-1396'''


'''E-mail:'''
=== Help with FamilySearch account: ===


*UT_TooeleValley@ldsmail.net
* Create a FamilySearch Account
* Print Family Temple Names
* Make An Appointment for Your Temple Service


'''FHC Directors:'''
==Family History Portal==


*Roger K Koon - 1 435-843-5647
'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' '''gives free access''' in the center '''to premium family history software and websites''' that generally charge for subscriptions.
* Peggy Ann Koon


''' Assistant FHC Directors:'''
* 19th Century British Library Newspapers
* Gary Larsen
* Alexander Street - American Civil War Letter and Diaries
* Silvia Larsen
* American Ancestors - New England (NEHGS) (Partner Access is available)
* Ancestry Institution (Partner Access is available)
* Arkiv Digital - Swedish research
* Fam Net - New Zealand Roots
* FindMyPast - United Kingdom research (Partner Access is available)
* Fold 3 - Military records
* Geneanet  (Partner Access is available)
* Irish Ancestors
* My Heritage Library Edition (Partner Access is available)
* Paper Trail
* Puzzilla - new research opportunities on descendants lines


'''Open Hours:'''
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*'''Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00pm.-9:00pm.'''
===Center Contacts and Hours===
*'''Wednesday: 10:00am. - 4:00pm.'''
*'''Friday:10:00am. - 4:00pm. '''
*'''Saturday by appointment only. '''


:*For an appointment, please contact the director in advance at 1 435-882-1396.
'''Location Map:'''


'''Holiday Schedule:'''
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=751+520+East,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&hl=en&sll=40.545244,-112.282526&sspn=0.013517,0.029225&oq=751+North+520+East+Tooele+Utah+84074&hnear=520+E,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]
:*'''Closed for National Holidays'''
:*'''Summer Breaks include the following:'''
:*'''The week of the 4th of July for Independence Day'''
:*'''The week of the 24th of July for Pioneer Day'''
:*'''Closed Thanksgiving Week.'''
:*'''Closed two weeks for Christmas'''


=== Calendar and Events  ===
'''Address:'''


'''''Become a Fan of Family History'''''
*751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074 United States


'''Family History Fair''' '''November 8, 2014&nbsp;'''
*The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center.


'''Tooele East Stake Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>'''  
'''FHC Phone:'''  


'''751 North 520 East, Tooele, Utah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''<br>
*1 435-882-1396


Go to the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LBfFjtrjubNPG5CNLmY8oxsM-A-QxuORAw43xBguapI/viewform?usp=send_form Registration Form]to register for the fair. It is not required to attend but it will help us with planning.
'''E-mail:'''


Use the link below for a printable version of the schedule of this years fair.<br>
*UT_TooeleValley@familyhistorymail.org


[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60cHN3dUQyQXZQNkE/edit?usp=sharing 2014 FAM HIST FAIR SCHEDULE 082014.pdf ]<br>
'''FHC Director:'''


=== Fair Handouts  ===
*Kimberly or Alma Stewart 435-241-8665 801-721-6236<br>


'''Presented by Lynn Andersen: '''<br>
'''Assistant FSC Director:'''  


*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60ZW9UaXlZUVNCdVU&usp=sharing How to Recognize Your Ancestors]
*Ann Moss    435-882-1062 or 435-849-4842
*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60SWhhNzNXTk5NNEE&usp=sharing Finding Your Cousins Using FamilySearch &amp; Other Online Tools (Class will be repeated)]
*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60MFg2bWZlTDFUZzQ&usp=sharing Using FamilySearch to Solve Tough Research Problems ]<br>
 
'''Presented by Van Celaya:'''
 
*FamilySearch &amp; Wiki
*Advanced Google Search Tips &amp; Secrets
*Affiliate &amp; Other Genealogy Websites
*
*
Practice &amp; Application - Hands On


'''Open Hours:'''


'''Presented by David Dilts'''
*'''Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00 pm.-9:00 pm.'''
*'''Wednesday: 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.'''
*'''Friday:10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. '''
*'''Other times by Appointment''' (For an appointment, call center during business hours. Phone:&nbsp; 435-882-1396 or contact Ann Moss 435-849-4842)
*'''Language: English'''<br>


*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60UDR1ekw0WDAyXzQ/view?usp=sharing Religious Migration History &amp; Genealogy]
'''Holiday Schedule:'''
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60RGNQMXROTVFJNm8/view?usp=sharing Research Logs: Important Tools for Organizing Your Genealgoy ]<br>


'''Presented by Robert Givens: '''
:*'''Closed for National Holidays'''
:*'''Summer Breaks include the following:'''
:*'''The week of the 4th of July for Independence Day'''
:*'''The week of the 24th of July for Pioneer Day'''
:*'''Closed Thanksgiving Week - 19 November - 26 November 2023'''
:*'''Closed two weeks for Christmas - 18 December 2023 - 2 January 2024'''


*Finding Names for Temple Using Puzzilla.org<br>
===Calendar and Events===
*Writing Your Ancestors Life Stories<br>
*Cleaning Up Family Mess in Family Tree


'''Presented by Pat Jensen: '''
'''''Next FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY ('''FamilySearchFAIR''')&nbsp; November 11, 2023'''''


*Basic Internet Skills<br>
*Adding Photos &amp; Stories <br>
*Navigating Family Tree<br>
*IrfanView &amp; Snipping Tool'''<br>'''


'''Class taught by Ann Moss'''
''' Classes: 10 AM- 12PM:  repeated every 30 Minutes'''


*Are you a Good Detective? (Basic)
* '''Create YOUR Free Family Search Account (take home names for the temple)'''
* '''Solve your own Family Mystery ( Family game night--family search activities- Family search related gift ideas)'''
* '''See yourself in the Temple, (free 4x6 picture of you in front of Tooele Temple)'''
* '''Let me tell you a story (Sharing your family through stories of your ancestors--learn how to use FamilySearch activities to record personal memories)'''


'''Presented by Lindsay Parker:'''
'''12-12:45 Put Some Meat on Them Bones (Free Spaghetti Lunch with an Ancestor)'''


*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60aUhmUUF2V0t6a1U&usp=sharing Introduction to FamilySearch YOUTH]<br>
=== Guest Speakers:  Elder and Sister Alvera 12:45-1:15 PM ===
*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60dkdORkpoWUZXWEE&usp=sharing Family History Research Using FamilySearch, Ancestry &amp; Find My Past YOUTH<br>]
'''Deseret Peak Temple Missionaries: Prepare Now for our Temple!'''
*[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8JUZshjnQ60RGo3QVNua2loQ0E&usp=sharing FamilySearch Memories: Photos, Documents &amp; Stories]


'''Presented by B J Salmond '''
'''Classes: 1:30 PM-2:30'''  


*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60UlFrS0lmeEFHSUE/view?usp=sharing Getting to Know Your Ancestors]
* '''So I have my DNA results, now what?'''
* '''Native American research tips'''                                                                                                                                                                       


'''&nbsp;Presented by Bud Wood:'''
'''Classes 1:30 PM -2:30 PM repeated every 30 minutes'''


*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60VXdMczZCQml0cnc/view?usp=sharing Introduction on Ancestral Quest<br>]
* '''Grave Robbers (using find a grave)'''
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60THhaM1p5TjZXTG8/view?usp=sharing Personal Database File Organization]<br>
* '''Talking Pictures (Animate your ancestors add pictures and documents)'''


==== '''Collections''' ====
'''<u>EVENT LOCATION:</u>  Tooele East Stake Center  751 North 520 East, Tooele, Utah                        '''<br>


'''Films '''may be sent to this center when ordered from the:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:''']&nbsp;:*<span style="font-style: italic;">
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==='''Collections'''===


'''Small library of books''' that consists of biographies, genealogies, family histories, histories, maps, genealogical reference guides and vital records etc. Use link below to access a list of our books. <br>


[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60Q0dia01KblFUc3c/edit?usp=sharing Tooele FHC Books Catalog]
'''Small library of books''' that consists of biographies, genealogies, family histories, histories, maps, genealogical reference guides and vital records etc. Use link below to access a list of our books.  


:'''FHC Portal'''
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60Q0dia01KblFUc3c/edit?usp=sharing Tooele FSC Books Catalog]


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.
==='''Equipment'''===


<br>  
*9 Dell all in one computers
*Big screen for overhead viewing/teaching
*A digital film reader that prints the documents and can also save the document to a flash drive<br>
===Center Services===


==== '''Equipment'''  ====
===Staff Research Specialties===


*12 Lenovo ThinkCentre all in one computers.
''Our staff specialties include the following:''
*A digital film reader that prints the documents and can also save the document to a flash drive or cd.
*four manual film readers and one microfiche reader. <br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
=== Center Services  ===


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
*Family Trees
*Familysearch.org
*Ancestry.com
*Record Management Programs
*Google Research
*Free Research Websites (FH Portal)
*RootsMagic.com (personal database program)


''Our staff specialties include the following:''
We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.


*Family Trees
===Volunteer at the Center===
*Familysearch.org
*Ancestry.com
*Record Management Programs
*Google Research
*Free Research Websites


We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.
<span style="font-style: italic;">'''''The center is always looking for volunteers.''' The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and two hour shifts in the evenings 7:00-9:00 pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history - training is available.''&nbsp;</span>


=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
===Links===


<span style="font-style: italic;">The center is always looking for volunteers. The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and two hour shifts in the evenings 7:00-9:00pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history.&nbsp;</span>  
*[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>


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Latest revision as of 06:08, 6 May 2024

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





All Welcome - Free of Charge

  • DON'T MISS OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY HISTORY CENTER ROOM:

Hours of operation:

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; 7:00 -9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Other days and times by appointment: Contact Kim Stewart 435-241-8665; Ann Moss 435-849-4842; or FamilySearch Center Number 435-882-1396

Help with FamilySearch account:[edit | edit source]

  • Create a FamilySearch Account
  • Print Family Temple Names
  • Make An Appointment for Your Temple Service

Family History Portal[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Portal gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

  • 19th Century British Library Newspapers
  • Alexander Street - American Civil War Letter and Diaries
  • American Ancestors - New England (NEHGS) (Partner Access is available)
  • Ancestry Institution (Partner Access is available)
  • Arkiv Digital - Swedish research
  • Fam Net - New Zealand Roots
  • FindMyPast - United Kingdom research (Partner Access is available)
  • Fold 3 - Military records
  • Geneanet (Partner Access is available)
  • Irish Ancestors
  • My Heritage Library Edition (Partner Access is available)
  • Paper Trail
  • Puzzilla - new research opportunities on descendants lines

Utahtooelevalleyfhc.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074 United States
  • The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center.

FHC Phone:

  • 1 435-882-1396

E-mail:

  • UT_TooeleValley@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:

  • Kimberly or Alma Stewart 435-241-8665 801-721-6236

Assistant FSC Director:

  • Ann Moss 435-882-1062 or 435-849-4842

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00 pm.-9:00 pm.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
  • Friday:10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
  • Other times by Appointment (For an appointment, call center during business hours. Phone:  435-882-1396 or contact Ann Moss 435-849-4842)
  • Language: English

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed for National Holidays
  • Summer Breaks include the following:
  • The week of the 4th of July for Independence Day
  • The week of the 24th of July for Pioneer Day
  • Closed Thanksgiving Week - 19 November - 26 November 2023
  • Closed two weeks for Christmas - 18 December 2023 - 2 January 2024

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Next FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY (FamilySearchFAIR)  November 11, 2023


 Classes: 10 AM- 12PM:  repeated every 30 Minutes

  • Create YOUR Free Family Search Account (take home names for the temple)
  • Solve your own Family Mystery ( Family game night--family search activities- Family search related gift ideas)
  • See yourself in the Temple, (free 4x6 picture of you in front of Tooele Temple)
  • Let me tell you a story (Sharing your family through stories of your ancestors--learn how to use FamilySearch activities to record personal memories)

12-12:45 Put Some Meat on Them Bones (Free Spaghetti Lunch with an Ancestor)

Guest Speakers: Elder and Sister Alvera 12:45-1:15 PM[edit | edit source]

Deseret Peak Temple Missionaries: Prepare Now for our Temple!

Classes: 1:30 PM-2:30

  • So I have my DNA results, now what?
  • Native American research tips

Classes 1:30 PM -2:30 PM repeated every 30 minutes

  • Grave Robbers (using find a grave)
  • Talking Pictures (Animate your ancestors add pictures and documents)

EVENT LOCATION: Tooele East Stake Center 751 North 520 East, Tooele, Utah

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Collections[edit | edit source]

Small library of books that consists of biographies, genealogies, family histories, histories, maps, genealogical reference guides and vital records etc. Use link below to access a list of our books.

Tooele FSC Books Catalog

Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 9 Dell all in one computers
  • Big screen for overhead viewing/teaching
  • A digital film reader that prints the documents and can also save the document to a flash drive

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Our staff specialties include the following:

  • Family Trees
  • Familysearch.org
  • Ancestry.com
  • Record Management Programs
  • Google Research
  • Free Research Websites (FH Portal)
  • RootsMagic.com (personal database program)

We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

The center is always looking for volunteers. The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and two hour shifts in the evenings 7:00-9:00 pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history - training is available. 

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.