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=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''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>
'''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>
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*Language: English
*Language: English


'''Phone: ''' '''218-726-1361'''
'''Phone: '''  


'''E-mail: ''' MN_Duluth@ldsmail.net
'''E-mail: ''' [mailto:MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org]


'''Open Hours:'''
'''Open Hours:'''
* '''''DUE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY 2019 THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED!'''''
*'''Wednesday: ''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm'' 
*'''Saturday: ''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm''
'''Holiday Schedule:'''


'''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independance Day, General and Stake Conference'''  
*'''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''


=== Calendar and Events ===
'''Holiday Schedule and closures:'''  


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


==== Class Schedule  ====
===Calendar and Events===
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning 9:00 an to 11:00 am, space may be limited, e-mail above address for confirmation.


Staff Training Meetings
====Upcoming Events:====
Invite your family and friends to begin or continue to add to their family trees.


<u>''Staff Meetings/Classes are offered the FIRST HALF each month, check your e-mail and bulletin.''</u>
====Class Schedule====
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning


=== Center Resources ===
Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email
===Center Resources===


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


:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
:*'''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.  
:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
 
:*'''Book Collection:''' --


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


:*'''[[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.
====Databases and Software====


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
:*'''[[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.'''


:*''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.''
====Hardware and Equipment====


=== Center Services  ===
:*''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.''


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


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


=== Resources in the Local Area ===
===Resources in the Local Area===


Duluth Pubic Library


=== Links ===
Superior Public Library
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: 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.
===Links===
*http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/research-center/ Iron Range Research Center, discover naturalization of citizens prior to WWI
{{Click|File:OGR's by location2.png|Online Genealogy Records by Location|200px}}<br>


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Finnish_Research:_Tips_for_Finnish-American_Researchers Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers]
*[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.


''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota:_Swedish_American Minnesota Swedish American]''
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>


''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]''
*[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]


=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===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.''
''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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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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