Provo Utah Freedom FamilySearch Center

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Welcome to the Provo Utah Freedom Family History Center

Provo South Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map: Location Map

  • Address: 835 S 500 W, Provo, UT 84601
  • The Family History Center entrance is located on the east side of the building.

Phone: (801)370-6626

E-mail: [provofreedom@ldsmail.net|ut_provofreedom@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: (1st and 4th) 11:30am - 2pm, (2nd and 3rd) 1:30pm -2:30 pm and (All weeks) 5:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wednesday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
  • Thursday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
  • Friday: 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
  • Sunday: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

  • Dates the FHC will be closed due to holidays or other events:
Valentines Day (evening)
Easter Sunday
General Conference
Mothers Day
Fathers Day
Independence Day
Pioneer Day
Halloween (evening)
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Years

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Sunday Sep 16th 7:00 pm Watch the Launching of the new season of "Relative Race" BYUTv family history related show everybody is welcome.

Domingo Sep 16 a las 7:00 pm Ven a ver el lanzamiento de la nueva temporada de "Relative Race" un programa de BYUTV acerca de historia familiar, todos son bienvenidos.

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Jueves Sep 13th 7:00 pm how to start your search, como empezar su busqueda.

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

  • Our Staff Training Meetings are to be determined.
  • Our Center Trainer is Sister Nancy Hugo

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Provo South FHC Family Tree.JPG FHC Computer Lab.JPG Provo South FHC Resources Computers.JPG

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • 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: -- Native American Specialty Books

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  • Family History Activities and Games: Puzzles, FH Jenga, FH Memory Game, FH Shoots and Ladders, FH related storybooks for children, Coloring Sheets and more!

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.
  • Roots Magic
  • PAF
  • Audacity

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 11 Computers
  • 2 Microfilm readers
  • 1 Microfiche/microfilm reader/printer
  • 1 Printer/scanner
  • 1 smart TV
  • 1 Sony camera/video system
  • 1 Cassette tape to USB MP3 Converter (can also do records)
  • 1 Audio digital recorder

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties:[edit | edit source]


Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

  • BYU Family History Library
  • Stevenson Genealogy
  • Provo City Cemetery

Links[edit | edit source]


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

If you are interested in volunteering at the Provo South Stake Family History Center we would love to have you and invite you to contact for further information and direction. You do not need any advanced knowledge of Family History to be a volunteer. We will train and prepare you to serve in the Family History Center.