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The '''Firth Idaho Family History Center''' has been very popular [[Image:Firth Master Home Page.JPG|right|773x773px|Firth Master Home Page.JPG]]with local family history researchers since opening its doors. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history! <br>  
The '''Firth Idaho Family History Center''' has been very popular [[Image:Firth Master Home Page.JPG|right|773x773px|Firth Master Home Page.JPG]]with local family history researchers since opening its doors. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history! <br>  


==== '''Location:'''   ====
===='''Location:'''====


*744 N. 600 E., Firth, Idaho, 83236  
*744 N. 600 E., Firth, Idaho, 83236
*Enter the North East door of the Firth/Kimball ward building.  
*Enter the North East door of the Firth/Kimball ward building.
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/744+N+600+E,+Firth,+ID+83236/@43.3035803,-112.1806483,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5354fdbf36cfa31f:0xb45bdd5d96404107 Location] Map
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/744+N+600+E,+Firth,+ID+83236/@43.3035803,-112.1806483,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5354fdbf36cfa31f:0xb45bdd5d96404107 Location] Map
*Phone: 208-346-9976
*Phone for Firth Family History Center: 208-346-9976


==== Contact Information: ====
====Contact Information:====
* '''Directors:''' LaRita and Michael Hendricks


*'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 208-680-8787 or 208-680-8790  
*'''Directors:''' LaRita and Michael Hendricks
 
*'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 208-680-8787 or 208-680-8790
*'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;ID_Firth@ldsmail.net
*'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;ID_Firth@ldsmail.net


==== '''Hours of Operation:&nbsp;''' ====
===='''Hours of Operation:&nbsp;'''====


*Monday,Tuesday:10:00am-2:00pm
*Tuesday:10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
*Wednesday,Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
*Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
*Open other hours by appointment. For a reservation appointment, please call the center or the Directors (208-680-8787 or -8790).
*Open other hours by appointment. For a reservation appointment, please call the center or the Directors (208-680-8787 or -8790). Temple and Family History Consultants in your ward will help you set up group activities.
*We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather. Please call ahead during such events.
*We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather. Please call ahead during such events.


==== '''Holiday Schedule:''' ====
===='''Holiday Schedule:'''====
* Closed the last 2 weeks in December
Closed: We will be closed all week of Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day, November 28.


Closed the last 2 weeks in December
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==== Calendar and Events ====
====Calendar and Events====


===== Upcoming Events: =====
=====Upcoming Events:=====
''<sub>Firth Stake Indexing Event -</sub>'' <sub>''March 11 thru March 17''</sub>
'''''<sub><big>Firth Stake Indexing Event -</big></sub>'' <big><sub>''October 14 -19  If you REVIEW, this counts, please continue.''</sub></big>''' 


===== Class Schedule:   =====
=====Class Schedule:=====


=====                     ''Using Family Search  [beginner to intermediate]  1) Feb 13 to Mar 27, 10:30am to 11:30am'' =====
=====''1) Basic FamilySearch: Adding, Editing, Merging Duplicates: '''Oct 23''', <u>10 am or 7 pm</u>'' =====
How to add new people and information: edit information and relationships: check for and merge duplicates.


=====                    ''Using Family Search [beginner to intermediate]  2) Feb 13 to Mar 27,  7:00pm to 8:00pm'' =====
<big>'''''Call to reserve your seat'''.''</big>


===== Staff Training Meetings =====
===== ''2) FamilySearch for Beginning Computer Users: Temple Reservations: '''Oct 30''', <u>10 am or 7 pm</u>''=====
Temple Reservations: How to request temple ordinances; your temple list (including what all the colors mean);
 
how to print temple cards or share with the temple or others. How to use "Ordinances Ready."
 
''<big>'''Call to reserve your seat'''.</big>''
 
=====Staff Training Meetings=====


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==== Center Resources ====
====Center Resources====
 
====Free Access to Premium Online Websites:====


==== Free Access to Premium Online Websites:  ====
*AmericanAncestors.org, https://www.americanancestors.org
* AmericanAncestors.org, https://www.americanancestors.org


* Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com
*Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com


*Find My Past, https://www.findmypast.com  
*Find My Past, https://www.findmypast.com
*Fold3.com, https://www.fold3.com/  
*Fold3.com, https://www.fold3.com/
*Genanet.org, https://en.geneanet.org  
*Genanet.org, https://en.geneanet.org
*HeritageQuestOnline.com, https://www.heritagequestonline.com  
*HeritageQuestOnline.com, https://www.heritagequestonline.com
*My Heritage, https://www.myheritage.com  
*My Heritage, https://www.myheritage.com
*Godfrey Memorial Library, http://www.godfrey.org/  
*Godfrey Memorial Library, http://www.godfrey.org/
*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/news/newspdigproj/database/  
*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/news/newspdigproj/database/
*Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, https://alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries  
*Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, https://alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries
*Historical Map Works Library Edition, http://www.historicmapworks.com/About.php  
*Historical Map Works Library Edition, http://www.historicmapworks.com/About.php
*World Vital Records, http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/  
*World Vital Records, http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/
*Microfiche, and much more.  
*Microfiche, and much more.


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


   
   
:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''


==== 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 ====
====Hardware and Equipment====
* 13 Large Screen Patron Computers (recent models) in the main classroom  
 
* 2 Large Screen Patron Computers (recent models) in the resource room  
*13 Large Screen Patron Computers (recent models) in the main classroom
* 1 Multi-use black and white printer (color scanner and b/w printer)  
*2 Large Screen Patron Computers (recent models) in the resource room
* High definition scanner for quality image saving and uploading  
*1 Multi-use black and white printer (color scanner and b/w printer)
* Overhead Projector and large screen (for easy classroom instruction)  
*High definition scanner for quality image saving and uploading
* WiFi High Speed Internet access throughout building for patron computer
*Overhead Projector and large screen (for easy classroom instruction)
* Classroom style tables with computers for easy setup  
*WiFi High Speed Internet access throughout building for patron computer
* Wall Chalkboard for group analysis of ideas  
*Classroom style tables with computers for easy setup
* A  small collection of books containing biographies, research guidance materials, indexes, and databases  
*Wall Chalkboard for group analysis of ideas
* misc equipment  
*A  small collection of books containing biographies, research guidance materials, indexes, and databases
*misc equipment
 
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=== Center Services ===
===Center Services===


==== Staff Research Specialties ====
====Staff Research Specialties====


''(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.)''  
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=== 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 and Outside Resources: ''(more links to come)'' ===
===Links and Outside Resources: ''(more links to come)''===
* [http://www.thefhguide.com/ The Family History Guide]A- free learning, research, and training center for genealogy,featuring lessons on using familysearch.org.  
 
* '''[https://roots-fb.cs.byu.edu/ Relative Finder]''' - Check here to discover how you are related the Famous and Infamous locally and around the world. It's a Small World!  
*[http://www.thefhguide.com/ The Family History Guide]A- free learning, research, and training center for genealogy,featuring lessons on using familysearch.org.
* '''[https://treeseek.com Create Fan / Tree Seek]''' - Take a few minutes and see your family in a 9 Generation Colored Fan Chart, 9 Generation B/W Pedigree Chart and much more!  
*'''[https://roots-fb.cs.byu.edu/ Relative Finder]''' - Check here to discover how you are related the Famous and Infamous locally and around the world. It's a Small World!
* '''[https://puzzilla.org/ Puzzilla.org]'''<nowiki> </nowiki>will have you mesmerized as you see your direct ancestors lined up for 12 generations and then their descendants come spinning back towards you!  
*'''[https://treeseek.com Create Fan / Tree Seek]''' - Take a few minutes and see your family in a 9 Generation Colored Fan Chart, 9 Generation B/W Pedigree Chart and much more!
*'''[https://puzzilla.org/ Puzzilla.org]'''<nowiki> </nowiki>will have you mesmerized as you see your direct ancestors lined up for 12 generations and then their descendants come spinning back towards you!
 
*'''[http://grandmas-pie.fhtl.byu.edu Grandma's Pie] '''- A visit here will help you visualize where your ancestors came from around the globe. You'll be surprised at the relatives you have in unfamiliar lands!
 
*'''[https://historylines.com/ History Lines] '''- This program will bring to life the history of a family member and show the world they lived in during their lifetime. And yes you can add and edit your stories into the mix!


* '''[http://grandmas-pie.fhtl.byu.edu Grandma's Pie] '''- A visit here will help you visualize where your ancestors came from around the globe. You'll be surprised at the relatives you have in unfamiliar lands!  
*'''[https://www.findarecord.com/en/ Find A Record] '''- This is the fastest way to analyze your tree and help you find the missing and incorrect information. Then it takes you directly to the FamilySearch record for your review and input!


* '''[https://historylines.com/ History Lines] '''- This program will bring to life the history of a family member and show the world they lived in during their lifetime. And yes you can add and edit your stories into the mix!  
*'''[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilyTreeCurriculum/index.html Sandbox Training] '''- FamilySearch has a detailed, simple step by step training system to help you become an expert a very short time... You'll be amazed at how fast you learn and share with others!


* '''[https://www.findarecord.com/en/ Find A Record] '''- This is the fastest way to analyze your tree and help you find the missing and incorrect information. Then it takes you directly to the FamilySearch record for your review and input!
*'''[http://funinfamilyhistory.com/docs/InterviewQuestions-FamilyHistoryStoryTeller_UpdateQuestions.pdf Master Story Interview Questions] '''- Download this 4 page pdf file, print and take with you whenever you visit family. You will end up with the most amazing family stories to upload to your memories folder!
*[http://familylocket.com Family Locket] - Finding ancestors and keeping them close to the heart.
*[https://history.lds.org Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel] - Searchable data base for details of the Mormon westward migration.


* '''[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilyTreeCurriculum/index.html Sandbox Training] '''- FamilySearch has a detailed, simple step by step training system to help you become an expert a very short time... You'll be amazed at how fast you learn and share with others!
===Sources===


* '''[http://funinfamilyhistory.com/docs/InterviewQuestions-FamilyHistoryStoryTeller_UpdateQuestions.pdf Master Story Interview Questions] '''- Download this 4 page pdf file, print and take with you whenever you visit family. You will end up with the most amazing family stories to upload to your memories folder!
#Local History Genealogy Reading Room in the Library of Congress home page at http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
* [http://familylocket.com Family Locket] - Finding ancestors and keeping them close to the heart.  
#National Archives home page at http://www.archives.gov/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
* [https://history.lds.org Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel] - Searchable data base for details of the Mormon westward migration.  
#"Genealogy Center" in Allen County Public Library [Internet site] at http://www.genealogycenter.org/Home.aspx (accessed 20 February 2011).
#"Church History Library and Archives" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Internet site] at http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library (accessed 20 February 2011).
#"Pioneer Museum" and "History Department" pages in International Society ~ Daughter of Utah Pioneers [Internet site] at http://www.dupinternational.org/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
#"Research Center and Collections" and "Collections Available at the Research Center" in Utah State History [Internet site] at http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/index.html (accessed 20 February 2011).


=== Sources ===
# Local History Genealogy Reading Room in the Library of Congress home page at http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
# National Archives home page at http://www.archives.gov/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
# "Genealogy Center" in Allen County Public Library [Internet site] at http://www.genealogycenter.org/Home.aspx (accessed 20 February 2011).
# "Church History Library and Archives" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Internet site] at http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library (accessed 20 February 2011).
# "Pioneer Museum" and "History Department" pages in International Society ~ Daughter of Utah Pioneers [Internet site] at http://www.dupinternational.org/ (accessed 20 February 2011).
# "Research Center and Collections" and "Collections Available at the Research Center" in Utah State History [Internet site] at http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/index.html (accessed 20 February 2011).
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===


''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
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