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'''The Manitowoc Wisconsin FamilySearch Center is open to the public, and offers access''' '''to free online resources, microfilms,''' '''and hard-copy genealogical materials.'''


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'''Our staff can provide you with one-on-one assistance to guide you through the use of our resources.'''
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'''FIND an ancestor name, TAKE it to the Temple, and TEACH some other church or family members, [https://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/priesthood-principles?lang=eng#22 performing vicarious ordinances] , while you write your own history. Our Family History Center services are oriented to serve [https://youtu.be/ITzQ7z-2jWw LDS membership] fulfilling our divine purpose. At the MWFHC we are able to help in English, and by [[Send email to wi manitowoc@ldsmail.net|Appointment in Spanish.]] We look forward to serve on the best of our efforts to support our visitors in:'''


The uses of FamilySearch’s worldwide sources. Overall we help our families’ celestial purpose to find their place in our [https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2015-10-120-gods-plan-is-in-place-veme?lang=eng Heavenly Father’s Table.] Every visit to our FHC, could be  a step to fulfill HIS purpose to help individuals and families qualify for exaltation, our family history is a portal to connect with our ancestors. https://familysearch.org/ about LDS’ Church supporting FamilySearch] to help us focus on our divine appointed responsibilities as members.'''
===Center Contacts and Hours===


MWFHC offers to Manitowoc’s community ample genealogical free online resources, microfilms, and hard-copy genealogical materials oriented to help friends or investigators to find the way to their own roots. Come visit us!. Our staff provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites.In addition, we have free "how-to" genealogy beginning classes starting soon.'''
'''Location Map:'''
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/4105+Michigan+Ave,+Manitowoc,+WI+54220/@44.1057955,-87.6990942,661m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880338298181ea69:0xcfe590fd80672761 Location of Manitowoc Wisconsin FamilySearch Center on Map]


'''Location Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/4105+Michigan+Ave,+Manitowoc,+WI+54220/@44.1057955,-87.6990942,661m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880338298181ea69:0xcfe590fd80672761 Location Map]
'''Address:'''  


'''Address: ''' 4105 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220
*4105 Michigan Ave Manitowoc WI 54220 United States


*'''Language: '''English & Spanish
*Language: English


'''Phone: ''' '''920-682-0442'''
'''Phone:'''  


'''E-mail: ''' WI_Manitowoc@ldsmail.net
*'''1-254-338-5957'''
*'''920-652-0869'''


'''Open Hours: '''  
'''E-mail:''' wi_manitowoc@familyhistorymail.org


*'''Wednesday: '''2:00PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00PM to 8:00 PM
'''Hours:'''  


*'''Winter Schedule: Tuesday 5:30PM to 8:00 PM (members only) & Wednesday 2:00PM to 5:00 PM'''
*'''Tuesday:''' 12:00 - 4:00 PM
*'''For appointments, please contact the staff in general admission's open hours at <b>920-482-7015</b>'''
*'''Wednesday: '''6:45 to 8:30 PM


'''Holiday Schedule: '''
'''''For appointments, please contact the staff during our open hours at 254-338-5957.'''''


*'''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather. Closed all major holidays.
*'''''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather.'''''  
*'''We are closed Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week and New Years Week and other major holidays.''' 
* '''We are also closed when the Manitowoc Area School District is closed due to inclement weather.Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours or check winter's contingencies. [https://weather.com/maps/severealerts https://weather.com/maps/severealerts]'''


=== Calendar and Events  ===
'''Closed all major holidays'''


*'''Holiday Schedule: We are closed Thanksgiving Week,'''
*'''Christmas Week and New Years Week and other major holidays.''' 
*We are also closed when the Manitowoc Area School District is closed due to inclement weather.
'''Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours or check winter's contingencies:''' https://weather.com/maps/severealerts
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===Calendar and Events===
MWFHC [[Dsmail.net ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com|Calendar]]
MWFHC [[Dsmail.net ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com|Calendar]]


Events  
Events  


Calendar ID: [[ldsmail.net_ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com]]    
Calendar ID: familyhistorymail.org_ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com   


=== Center Resources  ===
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=== Collections  ===
===Center Resources===


:*'''[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.'''
===Collections===


:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']


:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
====Databases and Software====


:*'''Book Collection:''' --
:*'''[[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.


==== Databases and Software  ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*'''[[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.
:*'''4 computers , a microfilm/microfiche reader, printer/scanner.'''


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
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:*'''4''' computers , '''1''' microfilm reader, '''1''' printer for temple ordenances and scan to upload family images.
===Center Services===


=== Center Services  ===
====Staff Research Specialties====


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
*German, Norwegian & Swedish


''(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.)''
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=== Resources in the Local Area ===
===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===


''(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.)''
*[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  ===
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''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
===Volunteer at the Center===

Latest revision as of 16:38, 15 December 2022

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


The Manitowoc Wisconsin FamilySearch Center is open to the public, and offers access to free online resources, microfilms, and hard-copy genealogical materials.

Our staff can provide you with one-on-one assistance to guide you through the use of our resources.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 4105 Michigan Ave Manitowoc WI 54220 United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

  • 1-254-338-5957
  • 920-652-0869

E-mail: wi_manitowoc@familyhistorymail.org

Hours:

  • Tuesday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:45 to 8:30 PM

For appointments, please contact the staff during our open hours at 254-338-5957.

  • We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather.  

Closed all major holidays

  • Holiday Schedule: We are closed Thanksgiving Week,
  • Christmas Week and New Years Week and other major holidays. 
  • We are also closed when the Manitowoc Area School District is closed due to inclement weather.

Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours or check winter's contingencies: https://weather.com/maps/severealerts


Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

MWFHC Calendar

Events

Calendar ID: familyhistorymail.org_ds385kmnli86kf2q3dmhkvg7jg@group.calendar.google.com


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Catalog

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.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 4 computers , a microfilm/microfiche reader, printer/scanner.

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

  • German, Norwegian & Swedish

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.



Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]