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The Birmingham Second Ward Family History 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.
The Birmingham Second Ward Family History 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  ===
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'''Location & Map:'''  
'''Location & Map:'''  


'''Address:''' 1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235  
'''Address:'''  
*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 apppointment in the Family History Center.
 
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1337+Old+Springville+Road,+Birmingham,+AL+35235&hl=en&ll=33.643027,-86.655307&spn=0.029118,0.039697&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.981213,81.298828&vpsrc=6&hnear=1337+Old+Springville+Rd,+Birmingham,+Alabama+35235&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]
:*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 apppointment in the Family History Center. <br>
:*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1337+Old+Springville+Road,+Birmingham,+AL+35235&hl=en&ll=33.643027,-86.655307&spn=0.029118,0.039697&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.981213,81.298828&vpsrc=6&hnear=1337+Old+Springville+Rd,+Birmingham,+Alabama+35235&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 205-451-7379  
'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 205-451-7379  
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'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; [mailto:beekeepergold@yahoo.com beekeepergold@yahoo.com]<br>  
'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; [mailto:beekeepergold@yahoo.com beekeepergold@yahoo.com]<br>  


'''Open Hours:'''<br>
'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Tuesday:''' 2pm-6pm <br>
 
'''Wednesday:''' 2pm-8pm <br>
:*Wednesday 5 pm - 9 pm by appointment only
'''Thursday:''' 2pm-6pm
:*Friday 9 am - 1 pm by appointment only
*Otherwise by appointment.
 
==== Holiday Schedule:&nbsp;  ====
==== Holiday Schedule:&nbsp;  ====


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


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films available through the Family History Library Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections as short term loans by request  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films available through the Family History Library Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections as short term loans by request


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

Revision as of 15:44, 28 January 2014

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The Birmingham Second Ward Family History 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 apppointment in the Family History Center.
  • Location on Map

Phone:  205-451-7379

E-mail:  beekeepergold@yahoo.com

Open Hours:

  • Wednesday 5 pm - 9 pm by appointment only
  • Friday 9 am - 1 pm by appointment 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]

  • Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films available through the Family History Library Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections as short term loans by request

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

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


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

 (See the Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.)


Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]

(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.)


Links[edit | edit source]

Alabama Record Selection Table

(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.)


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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.