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===Center Contacts and Hours===


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'''Location Map:'''  


=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3615+W+10th+street,+Lawrence,+KS&aq=&sll=38.96715,-95.284638&sspn=0.018352,0.052314&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3615+W+10th+St,+Lawrence,+Kansas+66049&ll=38.967576,-95.284692&spn=0.004588,0.013078&z=17&iwloc= Location Map]


'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''  
'''Address:'''  


#'''3615 W. 10th St.<br>Lawrence, Kansas'''<br>This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries. <br>
*3615 W. 10th St Lawrence KS 66044 United States
#Family History Center entrance is located at the southeast door of the church building.&nbsp; May need to ring bell for entrance to the Family History Center. ''<br>''
*FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the southeast door of the church building.
#[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3615+W+10th+street,+Lawrence,+KS&aq=&sll=38.96715,-95.284638&sspn=0.018352,0.052314&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3615+W+10th+St,+Lawrence,+Kansas+66049&ll=38.967576,-95.284692&spn=0.004588,0.013078&z=17&iwloc=A Map to Lawrence KS&nbsp;Family History Center]
*Patrons may need to ring bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center.


'''Phone: &nbsp;785-843-4460&nbsp; (Call during Family History Center hours)'''
*Language:English


'''E-mail:''' <br>
'''Phone:'''  


'''Open Hours: <br>'''  
*'''1-785-843-4460'''


*'''Monday 10:30 am-5 pm'''  
'''Open Hours:'''
*'''Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7 pm-8:30 pm<br>'''  
*'''Monday:''' 10:30am-2:00pm
*'''Saturday 9:30 am-1 pm '''<br>
*'''Tuesday:'''  7:00pm-8:30pm
*'''Call in case of inclement weather'''
*'''Wednesday:''' 7:00pm-8:30pm
*'''Thursday:''' 7:00pm-8:30pm
*'''Saturday:''' 9:30am-12:00 noon


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule:'''  


*Closed Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend
'''Closed: '''
*Closed July 4
*Closed the first Saturday in April and October
*Closed the week of Thanksgiving
*Closed the last two weeks of December
*Other sporadic closings through the year.&nbsp;


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*'''Valentine's Day'''
*'''Memorial Day weekend'''
*'''July 4th'''
*'''Labor Day weekend'''
*'''the first Saturday in April and October'''
*'''October 31'''st
*'''Week of Thanksgiving'''
*'''Last two weeks of December '''


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Call in case of inclement weather.


=== Calendar and Events  ===
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==== Upcoming Events  ====
 
==== Class Schedule  ====
 
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====


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=== Center Resources ===
===Center Resources===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
:*The Lawrence KS&nbsp;Family History Center has a collection of microfilm and microfiche on indefinite loan from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
:*''(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  ====
====Collections====


:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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.
:*The Lawrence KS FamilySearch Center has a collection of over 750 microfilm and 1200 microfiche on indefinite loan from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City that can be viewed in the center.''<br>''


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


:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
:*'''[[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.


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=== Center Services  ===
===Resources in the Local Area===


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
[http://www.kshs.org/ Kansas Historical Society]<br>6425 SW Sixth Avenue<br>Topeka, KS 66615-1099<br>Phone: (785) 272-8681<br>Fax: (785) 272-8682<br>


''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
[http://spencer.lib.ku.edu/kc/ Spencer Research Library—Kansas Collections] (includes Douglas County Records)<br>University of Kansas<br>1450 Poplar Lane<br>Lawrence, KS 66045-7616<br>Phone: (785) 864-4334<br>


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[http://www.watkinsmuseum.org/ Watkins Community Museum of History]<br>1047 Massachusetts Street<br>Lawrence, KS 66044<br>Phone: (785) 841-4109<br>Email: info@watkinsmuseum.org<br>[[Info@watkinsmuseum.org|<br>]][http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/ National Archives—Central Plains Region (Kansas City)]<br>400 West Pershing Road<br>Kansas City, MO 64108<br>Phone: (816) 268-8000


=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===
[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center|Midwest Genealogy Center]]<br>3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd.<br>Independence, MO 64055-1923<br>Phone (816) 252-7228<br>Mon - Thurs 9-9; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5


''(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.)'' <br>
The Midwest Genealogy Center is the largest free-standing public genealogy library in the United States with 52,000 square feet of resources for family history researchers, including over 5,000 periodicals and 82,600 reference books as well as 16,000 circulating books, 470,000 microfilm/fiche, and an abundance of maps and archival materials.<ref>"Midwest Genealogy Center Building" and "Midwest Genealogy Center Grand Opening" in Midwest Genealogy Center [Internet site] at http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy (accessed 12 April 2011).</ref><br>  


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Kansas State Historical Society<br>6425 SW Sixth Avenue<br>Topeka, KS 66615-1099<br>Phone: (913) 272-8681 Ext. 117<br>Fax: (913)&nbsp;272-8682<br>Internet: [http://www.kshs.org/ http://www.kshs.org/ ]<br>
 
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University of Kansas<br>Spencer Research Library—Kansas Collections (including Douglas County Records)<br>Lawrence, KS 66045-2800<br>Phone: (913) 864-4274<br>Fax: (913) 864-5803<br>Internet: [http://spencer.lib.ku.edu/kc/ http://spencer.lib.ku.edu/kc/]<br>


<br>Watkins Community Museum of History<br>1047 Massachusetts Street<br>Lawrence, KS 66044<br>Phone: (785) 841-4109<br>Internet: [http://www.watkinsmuseum.org/ http://www.watkinsmuseum.org/]<br>Email: info@watkinsmuseum.org<br>[[Info@watkinsmuseum.org|Info@watkinsmuseum.org]]
===Links===
 
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National Archives—Central Plains Region (Kansas City)<br>400 West Pershing Road<br>Kansas City, MO 64108<br>Phone: (816) 268-8000<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/  http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/ ]<br>
 
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&nbsp;Midwest Genealogy Center<br>&nbsp;3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd.<br>&nbsp;Independence, MO 64055-1923<br>&nbsp;Phone (816) 252-7228<br>&nbsp;Mon - Thurs 9-9; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5<br>&nbsp;Internet:
[http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy]
 
 
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=== Links  ===
*[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>


''(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.)''
[[Douglas County, Kansas Genealogy|Douglas County, Kansas wiki]]<br>[[Kansas Genealogy|Kansas wiki]] <br>[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]


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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
===Sources ===


''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 23 October 2023

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Location Map

Address:

  • 3615 W. 10th St Lawrence KS 66044 United States
  • FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the southeast door of the church building.
  • Patrons may need to ring bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center.
  • Language:English

Phone:

  • 1-785-843-4460

Open Hours:

  • Monday: 10:30am-2:00pm
  • Tuesday: 7:00pm-8:30pm
  • Wednesday: 7:00pm-8:30pm
  • Thursday: 7:00pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am-12:00 noon

Holiday Schedule:

Closed:

  • Valentine's Day
  • Memorial Day weekend
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day weekend
  • the first Saturday in April and October
  • October 31st
  • Week of Thanksgiving
  • Last two weeks of December

Call in case of inclement weather.


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • The Lawrence KS FamilySearch Center has a collection of over 750 microfilm and 1200 microfiche on indefinite loan from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City that can be viewed in the center.

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.

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW Sixth Avenue
Topeka, KS 66615-1099
Phone: (785) 272-8681
Fax: (785) 272-8682

Spencer Research Library—Kansas Collections (includes Douglas County Records)
University of Kansas
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence, KS 66045-7616
Phone: (785) 864-4334

Watkins Community Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 841-4109
Email: info@watkinsmuseum.org

National Archives—Central Plains Region (Kansas City)
400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 268-8000

Midwest Genealogy Center
3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd.
Independence, MO 64055-1923
Phone (816) 252-7228
Mon - Thurs 9-9; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5

The Midwest Genealogy Center is the largest free-standing public genealogy library in the United States with 52,000 square feet of resources for family history researchers, including over 5,000 periodicals and 82,600 reference books as well as 16,000 circulating books, 470,000 microfilm/fiche, and an abundance of maps and archival materials.[1]

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.


Douglas County, Kansas wiki
Kansas wiki
FamilySearch Centers

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Midwest Genealogy Center Building" and "Midwest Genealogy Center Grand Opening" in Midwest Genealogy Center [Internet site] at http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy (accessed 12 April 2011).
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