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This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library. |
This center is located in Southwest Fort Worth on Altamesa Boulevard between Hulen Street and Trail Lake Drive.
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Center Contacts and Hours
FHC Phone: 817-292-8393 Director: 817-320-3073
Location & Map:
- Address: 5001 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas
- Enter on East side of LDS Church building / use stairs toward back corner of building
- Location on Map
E-mail: tx_fortworth@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Schedule: Closed for several traditional holidays and some adjacent days including:
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year
(Private appointments may be available during Christmas holidays -- call 817-320-3073)
Other Closures: One Saturday early in April and October for General Conference (call for dates)
During severe weather, the FHC will be closed -- call to check before visiting.
Center Resources
Collections
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to receive most of the films and microfiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
- Films/fiche can be ordered by the patron at www.FamilySearch.org/films
- More than 3600 films are on extended loan plus many microfiche. See lists in book at FHC.
- 20 Volumes of Passenger and Immigration Lists Index (edited by Filby and Meyer)
- Numerous reference books and other materials
Databases and Software
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal, which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
- Access to several personal Family History software applications, including Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy, and Roots Magic
Hardware and Equipment
- Six Internet-connected computers available for patron use
- Five microfilm readers and two microfiche readers.
- One film/fiche scanner and one flatbed scanner, with access to printer and flash-drive output.
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