Springfield Missouri FamilySearch Center

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FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


Springfield Missouri Family History Center

The Springfield Missouri Family History Center is a volunteer run library with access to many archives and records to help you find your ancestors.


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Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address: 1357 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65804

  • Located on East Bennett Street at Ingram Mill Road. Entrance is gained after ringing the bell at the south door.
  • Language: English

Phone: 1-417-889-2548

  • Use the above phone number during open hours, for after hours please leave a message.

E-mail: MO_Springfield@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm and 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Schedule:

   Thanksgiving Week-Closed
   Christmas Week-Closed through Jan 1

Closed due to weather when Springfield schools close:



Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events

Class Schedule

Staff Training Meetings


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: --

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.

Hardware and Equipment

  • 4 computers
  • 1 microfilm readers
  • 2 microfiche readers

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties


Resources in the Local Area


Links

  • FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.



Volunteer at the Center