Tucson Arizona West Family History Center

= The Center OPEN! Please bring your flash drive! =

===The Tucson Arizona West Family History Center is located at the Tucson West Stake Center. It serves northwestern Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Picture Rocks. It includes a collection of about 5000 books useful for genealogy research in the United States and Europe, as well as a variety of journals from genealogical societies. Note that there is no charge for using any of the available resources or center services.===

Individual Consulting

 * Center staff are available for personal consulting with no appointment needed

====Have a church organization and community organization that would like to reserve off-hour time please sign-up here Patrons Scheduling Tucson Arizona  Family History Center====

Staff Research Specialties
US Industrial and Agricultural Census Schedules, available on Wednesday and Saturdays

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3530 W Magee, Tucson, AZ 85741 USA
 * From Ina Road go north on Thornydale about one mile to Magee Road. Turn east on Magee, continue one quarter mile to the church building on the left.
 * Take the second entrance on the east side of the building.
 * The Family Search Center is entered through the small door just to the left of the main east entrance of the building.
 * Location Map

Contact Us: E-mail: [mailto:az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org]

Center Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9AM to 8PM
 * Wednesday: 9AM to 8PM
 * Friday 9AM to 1PM


 * Saturday: 9AM to 1PM

Holiday and Summer Break Schedule:


 * Closed for Summer Break in June
 * Closed for Thanksgiving, Monday, 22 November 2021 - Saturday, 27 November 2021
 * Closed for Christmas, from Monday, 20 December 2021 - Saturday, 1 January 2022


 * Closed for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference - April 6 and October 2 (Saturdays)
 * Closed for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference - April 6 and October 2 (Saturdays)

Calendar and Events
Want to find all the genealogy events in the Arizona area? Check out this link.

Upcoming Events
= AZ - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Dec 16th

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/

= AZ - Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat Dec 18th

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.orgore information at http://azpimagensoc.org
= Early registration discount ends for Unmasking Your Genealogy with Michael L. Strauss - 2022 WVGS Annual Seminar = Fri Dec 31st

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church 13658 W. Meeker Blvd. Fellowship Hall Sun City West, Arizona map

Presented by West Valley Genealogical Society

($)

Registration: 8:30-9:00 am – Seminar 9:00-3:30 pm

Topics:

Introduction to Military Genealogy Research

Hidden Clues Found Inside the U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1840

The Draft and the Selective Service System

More than just Obituaries: Genealogical Newspaper Research

Registration Fee: $45 up to 12/31/21, $50 after 1/1/22.

Fee includes the seminar, continental breakfast, box lunch, beverages, and prizes.

Full details and registration information at

azwvgs.org/education/seminar/

= Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = 2022 Sat Jan 15th

Online Via Zoom

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org

= Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = 2022 Thu Jan 20th

Currently Virtual map

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/

= Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = 2022 Thu Feb 17th

Currently Virtual map

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thurday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/

= Unmasking Your Genealogy with Michael L. Strauss - 2022 WVGS Annual Seminar = 2022 Sat Feb 19th

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church 13658 W. Meeker Blvd. Fellowship Hall Sun City West, Arizona map

Presented by West Valley Genealogical Society

($)

Registration: 8:30-9:00 am – Seminar 9:00-3:30 pm

Topics:

Introduction to Military Genealogy Research

Hidden Clues Found Inside the U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1840

The Draft and the Selective Service System

More than just Obituaries: Genealogical Newspaper Research

Registration Fee: $45 up to 12/31/21, $50 after 1/1/22.

Fee includes the seminar, continental breakfast, box lunch, beverages, and prizes.

Full details and registration information at

azwvgs.org/education/seminar/

= Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = 2022 Sat Feb 19th

Online Via Zoom map

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org

= East Valley DNA Special Interest Group = 2022 Thu Mar 3rd

Virtual option and limited in-person at Mesa Family History Center, at the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203 map

7:00 pm MST/AZ

The Phoenix East Valley DNA Special Interest Group meets at 7 pm (MST/AZ time) each 1st Thursday, and we are meeting in person. We meet upstairs in the classrooms of the new Mesa Family History Center, which is housed in the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, located at 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203. No charge and all are welcome. We also will continue to offer a virtual option for now.

There is limited seating so please RSVP if you want to attend in person and send inquiries about the Zoom link to Mckell Keeney at mckell11@gmail.com.

Limited parking is available on LeSueur, with more parking at the Park and Ride lot on the North side of Main St by Pioneer Park. Enjoy learning and socializing with other people who are interested in using DNA in their genealogical research!

RootsTech Connect 2022
RootsTech Connect in 2022 will remain completely virtual and free. Registration will open in September 2021.

= Center Resources = We have 9 computers, 2 scanners, and 2 microfilm and microfiche readers.

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 * FamilySearch Catalog. Access to the microfilm holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake Internet access is available at the library.
 * We have extensive hardbound collections for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia as well as a few New England collections.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Nine computers with internet access, each with dual monitors
 * One microfilm scanner - bring a USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Two microfilm readers
 * Two scanners for digitizing photographs, slides, negatives, and documents - bring an USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Wireless access available upon request.