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'''Sevice Area:''' The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is a center staffed by volunteers and serves an area, by patron sign in, from as far north as the Canadian Border to far south as Askov, Minnesota, as far west as Carlton, Minnesota and as far east as the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. <br>


=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Location Map:'''<br>  
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/521+Upham+Rd,+Duluth,+MN+55811/@46.8003959,-92.120017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ae4d5672540ceb:0xec267d6982d77980 Location Map]<br>
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Address:'''  
'''Location Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/521+Upham+Rd,+Duluth,+MN+55811/@46.8003959,-92.120017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ae4d5672540ceb:0xec267d6982d77980 Location Map]<br>


*521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN, USA 55811-5534
'''Address: ''' 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534


*Language: English
*Language: English


'''Phone:'''  
'''Phone: '''  


*'''218-726-1316'''
'''E-mail: ''' [mailto:MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org]


'''E-mail:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''


*MN_Duluth@ldsmail.net
*'''Wednesday: ''' 6'':00 pm - 8:30 pm''
*'''Saturday: ''' 9:00 am - 12:00  pm.'''as noted: closed Easter Weekend 30 March 2024'''
*'''Sunday:''' By appointment: ''12:00 pm - 2:00 pm email: '''johnbevanpaul@gmail.com''' for appointments''


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule and closures:'''


Closed during the month of August until 29 August 2105. &nbsp;Usual hours will resume.  
'''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference'''


*'''Wednesday:''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm''
===Calendar and Events===
*'''Saturday:''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm''


'''Holiday Schedule:'''
====Upcoming Events:====
Invite your family and friends to begin or continue to add to their family trees.


'''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independance Day, General and Stake Conference'''
====Class Schedule====
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning


<br>
Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email
===Center Resources===


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


==== Upcoming Events  ====
:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


<br>
:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


==== Class Schedule  ====
:*'''Book Collection:''' -- a large collection of books have been donated over the years to assist your search.


''<u>General Classes will be offered to members the LAST HALF each month, see announcements in bulletin.</u>''
====Databases and Software====


'''''<u>General Classes will be offered to non-members by appointment in the Family History Center.</u>''' ''  
:*'''[[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. '''The information acquired cannot be acquired at home unless you subscribe to Institutional Subscriptions.'''


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


<u>''Staff Meetings/Classes are offered the FIRST HALF each month, check your e-mail and bulletin.''</u>
:*''The Duluth FamilySearch Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.''


=== Center Resources  ===
===Center Services===


==== Collections  ====
====Staff Research Specialties:====
Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
===Resources in the Local Area===
:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''


==== Databases and Software  ====
Duluth Pubic Library


:*'''[[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.
Superior Public Library
:*<span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Hardware and Equipment</span>
===Links===


:*''The Duluth Family History Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.''
*[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.


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


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Finnish_Research:_Tips_for_Finnish-American_Researchers Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers]
*[http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/research-center/ Iron Range Research Center], discover naturalization of citizens prior to WWI
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Minnesota:_Swedish_American Minnesota Swedish American]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]


''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)''
===Volunteer at the Center===


=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
''The Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.''
 
''(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.)''
 
=== Links  ===
 
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Finnish_Research:_Tips_for_Finnish-American_Researchers Finnish&nbsp;Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers]
 
''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota:_Swedish_American Minnesota Swedish American]''
 
''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]''
 
''(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.)''
 
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
 
''The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.''

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Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center

Service Area: The Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center is a center staffed by volunteers and serves an area, by patron sign in, from as far north as the Canadian Border to far south as Askov, Minnesota, as far west as Carlton, Minnesota and as far east as the Upper Penninsula of Michigan.


Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map: Location Map

Address: 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534

  • Language: English

Phone:

E-mail: MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.as noted: closed Easter Weekend 30 March 2024
  • Sunday: By appointment: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm email: johnbevanpaul@gmail.com for appointments

Holiday Schedule and closures:

Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference

Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events:

Invite your family and friends to begin or continue to add to their family trees.

Class Schedule

Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning

Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email

Center Resources

Collections

  • Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
  • Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
  • Book Collection: -- a large collection of books have been donated over the years to assist your search.

Databases and Software

  • 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. The information acquired cannot be acquired at home unless you subscribe to Institutional Subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

  • The Duluth FamilySearch Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties:

Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records

Resources in the Local Area

Duluth Pubic Library

Superior Public Library

Links

  • 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

The Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.

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