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The Birmingham Second Ward FamilySearch Center serves the communities of the eastern Birmingham and several cities on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.


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


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


#''1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235''
'''Address:'''  
#''Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell at center doors. If no answer and no cars are&nbsp;in parking area please check posted hours or call for an&nbsp;apppointment in the Family History Center.&nbsp;''


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:*1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235  
:*Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the FamilySearch Center. <br>
:*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/1337+Old+Springville+Rd,+Birmingham,+AL+35235/@33.6180003,-86.6720697,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88890e868f878b43:0x99bee8fffd24af4f Location on map]


'''Phone:'''&nbsp; =Marcia S. Hyde=, 205-451-7379
'''Phone:'''  


'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; [mailto:beekeepergold@yahoo.com beekeepergold@yahoo.com]<br>
*1 205-854-0300


'''Open Hours:'''&nbsp; by appointment
'''E-mail:'''  


'''Holiday Schedule:'''&nbsp; TBA , proposed
*AL_Birmingham2@familyhistorymail.org


'''Tuesday''' 2pm-6pm
'''FHC Director:'''  


'''Wednesday''' 2pm-8pm
'''Open Hours:'''  


'''Thursday''' 2pm-6pm
*Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm by appt only
*Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only


'''weekend times''' TBA
==== Holiday Schedule:  ====


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Closed
 
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=== Calendar and Events  ===
=== Calendar and Events  ===


Training in new.FamilySeaarch and Research Tools
==== Upcoming Events:  ====


==== Upcoming Events ====
==== Class Schedule: ====


Invitation&nbsp;to volunteer as Family History Center Support/Consultants
First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm 


==== Class Schedule  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings: TBA  ====
 
First Tuesday of each Month at 6pm
 
==== Staff Training Meetings ====


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


• Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. <br>• Access to Alabama Death Records for years 1908 to 1963, complete. 1964-1974, various. <br>• Access to Many microfilm for England, Ireland, Germany, Scotland, South Africa <br>
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections.
 
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==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


*''We have three microfilm readers, and one printer, and copier,''&nbsp; and new computer.&nbsp;
We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.  
*Bring your laptops so we can work together and bring digital cameras to take quality images from the mircroflim projections.


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=== Center Services  ===
=== Center Services  ===


Classes and one on one assistance. Support in using technology and obtaining results in research. Group workshop support to help other patrons working together. Finding joy in doing our family history and completing sacred work.
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
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=== Resources in the Local Area ===


''&nbsp;(See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''


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=== Resources in the Local Area<br>&nbsp; ===
=== Links ===


Resources in the Local Area<br>• Alabama Genealogical Society <br>• BAAGSG , Birmingham African American Genealogy Study Group, (Meets on 2nd Sunday, 3rd Floor of Linn-Henley Building at Birmingham Public Library) <br>• Birmingham Public Library: features extensive collection for southern research <br>• Samford University: Outstanding seminars for genealogists, Is Reposistory Alabama Baptist Church Records, large Ireland collection, many other records <br>• Birmingham Southern University: Has Archives for Methodist Church<br>
*[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>


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[[Alabama Record Selection Table|Alabama Record Selection Table]]


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


''Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during Family History Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.''
Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during FamilySearch Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.

Latest revision as of 14:26, 14 May 2024

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


The Birmingham Second Ward FamilySearch Center serves the communities of the eastern Birmingham and several cities on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the FamilySearch Center.
  • Location on map

Phone:

  • 1 205-854-0300

E-mail:

  • AL_Birmingham2@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:

Open Hours:

  • Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm by appt only
  • Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only

Holiday Schedule:[edit | edit source]

Closed



Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events:[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule:[edit | edit source]

First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm

Staff Training Meetings: TBA[edit | edit source]


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]


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.


Alabama Record Selection Table



Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during FamilySearch Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.