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| content='''Service Area:''' The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is a center staffed by volunteers and serves an area, by patron sign in, from as far north as the Canadian Border to far south as Askov, Minnesota, as far west as Carlton, Minnesota and as far east as the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. <br> | |||
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=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/521+Upham+Rd,+Duluth,+MN+55811/@46.8003959,-92.120017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ae4d5672540ceb:0xec267d6982d77980 Location Map]<br> | ||
'''Address: ''' 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534 | |||
*Language: English | *Language: English | ||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone: ''' '''218-726-1361''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail: ''' MN_Duluth@ldsmail.net | ||
'''Open Hours:''' | |||
*'''Wednesday: ''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm'' | |||
*'''Saturday: ''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm'' | |||
*'''Wednesday:''' ''1:00 pm - 9:00 pm'' | |||
*'''Saturday:''' ''9:00 am - 5:00 pm'' | |||
'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
'''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends | '''Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independance Day, General and Stake Conference''' | ||
=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
==== Upcoming Events ==== | ==== Upcoming Events ==== | ||
==== Class Schedule ==== | ==== Class Schedule ==== | ||
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:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
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:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. | |||
:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. | |||
:*'''Book Collection:''' -- | |||
==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:*'''[[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. | :*'''[[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. | ||
==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | |||
:*''The Duluth Family History Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.'' | :*''The Duluth Family History Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.'' | ||
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''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)'' | ''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)'' | ||
=== Resources in the Local Area | === Resources in the Local Area === | ||
''(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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=== Links === | === Links === | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Finnish_Research:_Tips_for_Finnish-American_Researchers Finnish | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Finnish_Research:_Tips_for_Finnish-American_Researchers Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers] | ||
''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota:_Swedish_American Minnesota Swedish American]'' | ''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota:_Swedish_American Minnesota Swedish American]'' | ||
''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]'' | ''[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Genealogy Minnesota Genealogy]'' | ||
=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
''The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.'' | ''The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.'' | ||
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534
- Language: English
Phone: 218-726-1361
E-mail: MN_Duluth@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Schedule:
Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Independance Day, General and Stake Conference
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
General Classes will be offered to members the LAST HALF each month, see announcements in bulletin.
General Classes will be offered to non-members by appointment in the Family History Center.
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Staff Meetings/Classes are offered the FIRST HALF each month, check your e-mail and bulletin.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
- Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
- Book Collection: --
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- The Duluth Family History Library has Microsoft based computers connected to the internet, capable of reading PAF files and creating PDF files of the documents to be read on Microsoft or IOS machines.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga 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]
Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
The Duluth Minnesota Family History Center is always looking for volunteers to staff the center. You must be able to use a computer and understand the software commonly used to help beginners start and continue to find family members. You must have a good grasp of Family Search and be able to use microfilm and microfiche equipment, as well as understand the hard copy information available in the library.