Tucson Arizona FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

{{FHCpage|location=Arizona}}The Tucson Family History Center serves the Tucson area. Established in the 1980's, it houses a large collection of family histories and genealogy books which were donated by the Arizona State Genealogical Society. [[Image:Tucson Family History Center.JPG|thumb|right|300px]]

 

=== <u>Center Contacts and Hours</u>  ===

 

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

 

:*500 S. Langley, Tucson, AZ&nbsp; 85710  

:*The free&nbsp;standing building is located on the north east side&nbsp;of the Tucson East Stake Center parking lot, south of Palo Verde Park.&nbsp; There&nbsp;is ample parking and handicap accessibility.  

:*Map'':''[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=500+S.+Langley+tucson+Arizona&hl=en&ll=32.216577,-110.844026&spn=0.015939,0.041585&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.599615,85.166016&vpsrc=6&t=m&z=15 '''Tucson Arizona Family History Center'''']''&nbsp;''

 

'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 520-298-0905  

 

'''E-mail:''' [mailto:az_tucson@ldsmail.net '''az_tucson@ldsmail.net''']<br>

 

'''Open Hours:'''

 

:*Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm  

:*Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm  

:*Thursday 10 am - 9 pm  

:*Friday 10 am - 5 pm  

:*Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

 

'''Closures:'''

 

:*Saturday March 31 for LDS General Conference  

:*Wed July 4  

:*August 21-26 for cleaning and inventory  

:*Saturday October 6 for LDS General Conference  

:*November 22, 23, 24 for Thanksgiving  

:*December 18-Jan 1 for Christmas

 

=== <u>Upcoming events</u>  ===

 

==== <u>"Family History in the 21st Century - 2013" (DATE&nbsp;UPDATE)</u>&nbsp;  ====

 

Date has been changed from October 27, 2012 to January 26, 2013!!  

 

*Tucson Arizona East Stake Center - 6901 E. Kenyon  

*Free to all participants

 

=== <u>Center Resources</u>  ===

 

==== Collections&nbsp;  ====

 

*[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.  

*Cox Collection  

*Several thousand donated family histories, books on various genealogical topics and geographical areas, and genealogical periodicals.[https://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=S443411wSbP '''Tucson FHC catalog''']

*'''F[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ HC Portal:]'''<span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255)"> 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. &nbsp;Websites available are:</span>  

**19th Century British Newspapers&nbsp;  

**Alexander Street Press &nbsp;(Civil War)  

**<span style="display: none" id="1337194516009E">&nbsp;</span>Ancestry.com  

**Access Newspaper Archive  

**Swedish church records  

**Find My Past (UK)  

**Fold 3 (specializing in military records)  

**The Genealogist (UK)  

**Godfrey Memorial Library  

**Heritage Quest  

**World Vital Records

 

We also have deluxe versions of the following genealogy mangement software for you to "test drive."  

 

 

 

 

::*Ancestral Quest

::*Family Insight

::*&nbsp;Roots Magic (software programs that interact with newFamilySearch.)

 

Additional computer resources include:

 

*Animap  

:*Centennia  

:*Genealogy Bank  

:*American Ancestors (New England Genealogical Society)  

:*Family Tree Maker disks ( some--check catalog)  

:*Some Pedigree Resource File disks  

:*Spanish version of PAF (PAF 4)

 

==== Hardware and Equipment  ====

 

 

 

 

 

 

:*microfilm/fiche copier (paper)  

:*microfilm/fiche digital copier  

:*flatbed scanner

 

=== <u>Center Services</u>  ===

 

==== Staff Research Specialties&nbsp;  ====

 

 

 

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:*British Isles: Saturday 10-2  

:*Germany: Friday 2-5  

:*Scandinavia: Tuesday 2-6  

:*Southern States: Tuesday 10-2  

:*US and Canada: Thursday 10-2

 

 

<u>Beginning Genealogy</u>-a 4 week session taught on Thursday evening 7:00-8:30 pm&nbsp; July 5, 12, 19, 26

 

<u>Computer tutoring</u>: Friday mornings 10-12.&nbsp; Call the center 298.0905 for an appointment.&nbsp;  

 

<u>Software User groups </u>meet the second week of the month- please call FHC to confirm.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Ancestral Quest - Tuesday 3:00 pm -facilitator will be leavin gin June. Call FHC if you would like to volunteer.

*Family Insight - Thursday 7:00 pm  

*Legacy - Saturday 10:30 am&nbsp; [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w3SogUd6InqqbyZ2kk9zR5YDvkk_nWr_-vAFPYaIK6Q/edit Topic schedule]

*Roots Magic&nbsp;- Tuesday 7:00 pm<span style="display: none" id="1337195130006S">&nbsp;</span><span style="display: none" id="1337195130576E">&nbsp;</span>

*<span style="display: none">Family Tree Maker - Friday 3:00 pm -Facilitator will be leaving for the summer in June.  

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==== Volunteer at the Center  ====

 

Individuals with computer networking skills are needed on an ad hoc basis.  

 

Community volunteers with an interest in family history, and a desire to serve others,&nbsp;who are willing to commit to a weekly shift for at least one-two years are&nbsp;invited to join our staff.&nbsp; Training will be provided.&nbsp; Contact the Director for further information.  

 

==== Family History in the 21st Century - &nbsp;October 2011  ====

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please click on [[Classes - Family History in the 21st Century|'''classes''']] for details on the classes and access to handouts