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=== Center Information  ===
=== Center Information  ===
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==== Map and Location  ====
==== Map and Location  ====
<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:left;">[[Image:Cedar falls fhc map.gif|250px|FHC Map]]</div>  
<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:left;">[[Image:Cedar falls fhc map.gif|250px|FHC Map]]</div>  
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:The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16 " 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA]


:The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16 " 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA]
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:*3006 Pleasant&nbsp; Dr&nbsp; Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States ''(mail not accepted at this address)''
:*For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave.
:*Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome!


:*3006 Pleasant&nbsp; Dr&nbsp; Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States ''(mail not accepted at this address)'' 
<br> '''Phone:''' 1 319-266-6374 <br><br> '''E-mail:''' [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net]<br>  
:*For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave. 
:*Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome! 
 
 
'''Phone:''' 1 319-266-6374 <br><br> '''E-mail:''' [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net]<br>
 


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'''FHC Director:'''&nbsp; William R. Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779 <br>  
'''FHC Director:'''&nbsp; William R. Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779 <br>  
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'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  
*Tue 10:00am-2:00pm
*Wed 10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm


'''Holiday Schedule:'''


*Closed on Holidays
:*'''Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.'''


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:*'''Tuesday:&nbsp;'''&nbsp;&nbsp; 10am.- 2pm. 
:*'''Wednesday: '''10am - 2pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6pm. - 9pm.
 
 
 
 
'''Closed on Holidays'''
 
:*'''Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.'''
 
 


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


:*'''[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]''' This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.  
:*'''[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]''' This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.


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:*'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' &nbsp; (Stored locally).


:*'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' &nbsp; (Stored locally).
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:*This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.


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:*This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.
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==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====


:*'''[https://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.  
:*'''[https://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.
 


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==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


:*''7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.''  
:*''7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.''
 


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==== <span id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:" class="mw-headline"> &nbsp;Other Resources in&nbsp;our Local Area:
==== <span class="mw-headline" id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:"> &nbsp;Other Resources in&nbsp;our Local Area:
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''(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.)''  
''(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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=== <span id="Volunteer_at_the_Center" class="mw-headline"> Volunteer at the Center  </span> ===
=== <span class="mw-headline" id="Volunteer_at_the_Center"> Volunteer at the Center  </span> ===


''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?&nbsp; Join our volunteer staff!&nbsp; We have 3 shifts each week.&nbsp; They are:''  
''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?&nbsp; Join our volunteer staff!&nbsp; We have 3 shifts each week.&nbsp; They are:''  
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