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''(Add a brief paragraph about your center here and the area it serves. Information in italics below is guidance for you and should be deleted as you fill out the page. Remove italics from other text by selecting the text and clicking the "I"&nbsp;box in the Toolbar above.)''<br>  
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''  
'''Location &amp; Map:'''  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Church+of+Jesus+Christ+of+Latter-day+Saints/@45.210173,-93.4110389,17z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1sAnoka+Minnesota+Family+History+Center++!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x42291975c60300fa Location Map]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Church+of+Jesus+Christ+of+Latter-day+Saints/@45.210173,-93.4110389,17z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1sAnoka+Minnesota+Family+History+Center++!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x42291975c60300fa Location Map]


#''Address:'' 2742 Yellowstone Blvd. Anoka Minnesota 55303  
#'''Address:''' 2742 Yellowstone Blvd. Anoka Minnesota 55303, North parking lot, West entrance. See the sign on the door.
#''(Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.)<br>''
#''Can use the Thurston Exit from Hwy 10 East or West, find Yellowstone Blvd from there.<br>''
#''(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)''


'''Phone:'''  
'''Phone: 763-544-2479'''  


'''E-mail:''' <br>
'''E-mail:''' MN_Anoka@familyhistorymail.org


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm
Thursday: 9am-10:30am


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
Closed on National Holidays
Also closed on: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and New Years week


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=== Calendar and Events  ===


==== Upcoming Events  ====
==== Upcoming Events  ====
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=== Center Resources  ===
=== Center Resources  ===
* One-on-one help with trained volunteers
* Computers available, also you can bring your own laptop.
* Printer/scanner
* Free access to many paid research sites ('''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''')


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


:*[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.
* Films and books online
:*''(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.)''
* [[FamilySearch Center Portal|'''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. ''(Note to FSC: Not all FSCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.''
 
==== 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. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
 
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
 
:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''


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


''(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.)''
* Swedish expert
* Knowledgeable research staff for: United States and Europe


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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.)''
==== Archives and Libraries ====


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* Minnesota Historical Society and Archives Link http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/ Is a source for many records from all over the state of Minnesota. Several classes are offered.
* Hennepin County Library Link http://www.hclib.org/ They have several databases that can be accessed through a library card. The Minneapolis Library also has a large historical collection. All branches have many resources of interest to researchers.


=== Links  ===
==== Genealogy Societies ====


''(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.)''
* Minnesota Genealogical Society Link http://mngs.org/ A society that specializes in Minnesota research. They also have their own library of research materials. They offer conferences, meetings and many classes throughout the year.
* Germanic Genealogy Society Link http://www.ggsmn.org/ A society that specializes in Germanic research. They offer conferences, meetings, and many classes throughout the year. They also house their library at Concordia Library in St. Paul, MN.


=== Helpful Websites (free access) ===
{| class="wikitable"
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* [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]
* [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter FamilySearch Learning Center]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/familysearch FamilySearch YouTube]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki]
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* [http://www.usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb]
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ Genuki (UK and Ireland)]
* [http://www.findagrave.com/ Find a Grave]
* [http://www.google.com/ Google Search]
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* [http://www.mocavo.com/ Mocavo Search]
* [http://digitalnewspapers.org/ Utah Digital Newspapers]
* [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections BYU Idaho Special Collections]
* [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections Cyndi’s List]
* [https://www.facebook.com/familysearch/ FamilySearch@facebook]
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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===


''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
* Anyone interested in helping others do family history research is welcome to volunteer. Training is available.

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

  1. Address: 2742 Yellowstone Blvd. Anoka Minnesota 55303, North parking lot, West entrance. See the sign on the door.
  2. Can use the Thurston Exit from Hwy 10 East or West, find Yellowstone Blvd from there.

Phone: 763-544-2479

E-mail: MN_Anoka@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm

Thursday: 9am-10:30am

Holiday Schedule:

Closed on National Holidays

Also closed on: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and New Years week


Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

  • One-on-one help with trained volunteers
  • Computers available, also you can bring your own laptop.
  • Printer/scanner
  • Free access to many paid research sites (FamilySearch Center Portal)

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Films and books online
  • 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. (Note to FSC: Not all FSCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

  • Swedish expert
  • Knowledgeable research staff for: United States and Europe

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Archives and Libraries[edit | edit source]

  • Minnesota Historical Society and Archives Link http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/ Is a source for many records from all over the state of Minnesota. Several classes are offered.
  • Hennepin County Library Link http://www.hclib.org/ They have several databases that can be accessed through a library card. The Minneapolis Library also has a large historical collection. All branches have many resources of interest to researchers.

Genealogy Societies[edit | edit source]

  • Minnesota Genealogical Society Link http://mngs.org/ A society that specializes in Minnesota research. They also have their own library of research materials. They offer conferences, meetings and many classes throughout the year.
  • Germanic Genealogy Society Link http://www.ggsmn.org/ A society that specializes in Germanic research. They offer conferences, meetings, and many classes throughout the year. They also house their library at Concordia Library in St. Paul, MN.

Helpful Websites (free access)[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

  • Anyone interested in helping others do family history research is welcome to volunteer. Training is available.

FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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