Tucson Arizona Family History Center



The Tucson Family History Center serves the Tucson, Tucson East, and Rincon stakes. Established in the 1980's, it houses a large collection of family histories and genealogy books which were donated by the Arizona State Genealogical Society.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 500 S. Langley, Tucson, AZ 85710
 * The free standing building is located on the north east side of the Tucson East Stake Center parking lot, south of Palo Verde Park. There is ample parking and handicap accessibility.
 * Map: Tucson Arizona Family History Center 

Phone: 520-298-0905

E-mail: [mailto:az_tucson@ldsmail.net az_tucson@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
 * Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
 * Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
 * Friday 10 am - 5 pm
 * Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed Nov 24-26 for Thanksgiving
 * Closed Dec 20-31 for Christmas and New Years Day

Upcoming Events 

"Family History in the 21st Century - 2012"

 * Save the Date!
 * October 27, 2012 Family History Fair
 * Tucson Arizona East Stake Center - 6901 E. Kenyon
 * Free to all participants

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 * Cox Collection
 * Several thousand donated family histories, books on various genealogical topics and geographical areas, and genealogical periodicals.

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.
 * Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy and Roots Magic (software programs that interact with newFamilySearch.)
 * Centennia
 * Animap
 * Genealogy Bank

Hardware and Equipment

 * 10 patron use computers
 * microfilm/fiche copier (paper)
 * microfilm/fiche digital copier
 * flatbed scanner

Staff Research Specialties

 * British Isles: Saturday 10-2
 * Germany: Friday 2-5
 * Mexico: Thursday 6-9 (1st and third weeks)
 * Scandanavia: Tuesday 2-6
 * Southern States: Tuesday 10-2
 * US and Canada: Thursday 10-2

Classes
On- going computer tutoring- Friday mornings 10-12. Call the center 298.0905 for an appointment.

Software User groups meet the second week of the month


 * Ancestral Quest - Tuesday 3:00 pm
 * Family Insight - Thursday 7:00 pm
 * Legacy - Saturday 10:00 am
 * Roots Magic - Tuesday 7:00 pm
 * Family Tree Maker - Friday 3:00 pm

Volunteer at the Center
Individuals with computer networking skills are needed on an ad hoc basis.

Community volunteers with an interest in family history, and a desire to serve others, who are willing to commit to a weekly shift for at least one-two years are invited to join our staff. Training will be provided. Contact the Director for further information.

"Family History in the 21st Century - 2011"

 * October 29, 2011 Family History Fair
 * Tucson Arizona East Stake Center - 6901 E. Kenyon
 * 8:00am to 3:30pm
 * Free to all participants
 * Please click on this  flyer  link for more information
 * Please click on classes for details on the classes and access to handouts