Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 521 Upham Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-5534
- Language: English
Phone:
E-mail: MN_Duluth@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.as noted: closed Easter Weekend 30 March 2024
- Sunday: By appointment: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm email: johnbevanpaul@gmail.com for appointments
Holiday Schedule and closures:
Closed Major Holidays and Conference Weekends. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day, General and Stake Conference
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events:
Invite your family and friends to begin or continue to add to their family trees.
Class Schedule
Beginning to intermediate instructions provided every Saturday morning
Staff Newsletters monthly and as needed via email
Center Resources
Collections
- 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: -- a large collection of books have been donated over the years to assist your search.
Databases and Software
- FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. The information acquired cannot be acquired at home unless you subscribe to Institutional Subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment
- The Duluth FamilySearch 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
Staff Research Specialties:
Increased knowledge in Finish, Swedish, Norwegian Records
Resources in the Local Area
Duluth Pubic Library
Superior Public Library
Links
- Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
- Finnish Research: Tips for Finnish-American Researchers
- Iron Range Research Center, discover naturalization of citizens prior to WWI
- Minnesota Swedish American
- Minnesota Genealogy
Volunteer at the Center
The Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch 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.