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==<p style="background-color:Beige; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Available Resources'''</p>==
==<p style="background-color:Beige; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Available Resources'''</p>==


The Sumner FamilySearch Center provides many resources for Family History and Genealogical Research. <br>   
=Preserving Family Memories=
The Sumner FamilySearch Center provides many resources to help individuals preserve the important family memories. <br>   
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===Preserve Photos===
===Digitize Family Photos===


We have equipment to help you capture and preserve your important family memories from photographs, slides, and negatives. Use the buttons below to schedule a visit to digitize these important pictures. When you come, in addition to the pictures you want to preserve, please be sure to bring a USB flash drive to store the photos you scan. <center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=165435 Loose Photos]</span></div></center>
We have equipment to help you capture and preserve your important family memories from photographs, slides, and negatives. Use the buttons below to schedule a visit to digitize these important pictures. When you come, in addition to the pictures you want to preserve, please be sure to bring a USB flash drive to store the photos you scan. <center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=165435 Loose Photos]</span></div></center>
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===Audio/Video Converters ===
===Digitize Family Films or Movies===
 
We have VHS/8mm Video Tape converters, 8mm/Super 8 film converters, and Standard Audio Cassette converters.
 
Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. [[Sumner_Washington_FamilySearch_Center/Audio-Video_Converters |'''Click to reserve the Audio and Video Converters''']]
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250060 Reserve 8mm/Super 8 Film Digitizer]</span></div></center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250085 Reserve Cassette Tape Digitizer]</span></div></center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250067 Reserve VHS Video Digitizer]</span></div></center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250077 Reserve Video 8 Digitizer]</span></div></center>
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===Computers and Internet Access===
 
The Center has 128 desktop computers in the main Center area, with an additional 24 computers in Training Room 1 and 22 in Training Room 2 to accommodate hands-on instruction. All Center computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the Center computers and include free use of many subscription websites, use of popular data management programs, and direct Internet links to other resources.


We have equipment that can help you capture your precious family films and movies. We can digitize video from a variety of sources. Select the option below that best matches the type of film or movies that you want to preserve. When you come, in addition to the films or video you want to preserve, please be sure to bring a USB flash drive to store the photos you scan. <center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250067 VHS Video Tapes]</span></div></center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"> <span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250060 8mm or Super 8 Film]</span></div></center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250077 Hi8 Video Tapes]</span></div></center>
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===Free Subscription Websites===
===Digitize Audio Tapes===
 
The Center provides '''free&nbsp;'''use of&nbsp;several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. &nbsp;Visit the Center to see a listing of the available sites.


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The Center also has the ability to capture audio from cassette tapes and convert it to audio files that can be played on a variety of devices. Use the button below to reserve a time to capture audio from cassette tapes. When you come, in addition to the cassette tapes with the audio you want to preserve, please be sure to bring a USB flash drive to store the audio files you capture.
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=9250085 Cassette Tapes]</span></div></center>


===Personal Assistance===
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The Center has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping.
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=2700210 Make an appointment for personal assistance]</span></div></center>
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===Group Visits===
 
The Center has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping.
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://puyallupfamilyhistorycenter.as.me/?calendarID=2700210 Schedule your group visit]</span></div></center>
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===Printers, Scanners, and Copiers===
 
The Center is equipped with printers and copiers that are available to patrons at no charge. Both black-and-white and color printing and copying are offered.  Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording.  The Center's printers can serve as flatbed scanners in black and white or color up to 11 inch x 17 inch originals.&nbsp;
 
The Sumner FamilySearch Center does not charge for prints or copies made at the Center.  Only single copies of family history related printing will be allowed.  Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center.
 
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''Last modified:  11/16/2023''
''Last modified:  11/19/2023''


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