Alpine Utah North Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1125 E Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, UT 84004 United States
 * Link to map using Google or other map sites

'''Phone: 801-492-4908. Only available during center hours.'''

E-mail:  UT_AlpineNorth@familyhistorymail.org

Facebook: AlpineNorthFamilyHistoryCenter-Utah https://www.facebook.com/AlpineNorthUtahFHC

Open Hours:


 * OPEN, COVID-19 virus safety practices require an appointment. Only 6 patrons permitted in the center. Contact Richard Thomsen via email or phone for reservations.
 * Tuesday 10-12 am
 * Tuesday 1 to 3 pm
 * Tuesday 7-8 pm, (extended if needed) 1- 4th weeks, for 5th week appointment call Richard Thomsen (see stake directory or call center when open.)
 * Wednesday 10-12 am (scanning specialty time), 7-8 pm, 1-4th weeks, for 5th week make appointment with Richard Thomsen.
 * Thursday 7-8 pm (extended if needed)
 * Check with Richard Thomsen additional reservations
 * Check with Richard Thomsen additional reservations

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed: St. Patricks and RootsTech 2021
 * Father's Day- June 21, 2020
 * 4-Weekend, 4-5th July 2020
 * 24th July Weekend - July 24-26, 2020
 * Labor Day weekend September 6-7
 * General Conference October 2-4
 * Columbus Day Weekend October 11-12
 * Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25- 29
 * Christmas Holidays, Dec 24, 2020 through January 2 2021

Class Schedule:

 * Monthly-Q&A, Third Thursday at Ten am, zoom meeting link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87934371095?pwd=NmFTcjQvaEhLUFRGaDR6Sm1OZHBnZz09, Meeting ID: 879 3437 1095, Passcode: fhcQ&A10am https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uF8T-pFAmzgJEeeUZIpY1bOPZRzWLhT/view?usp=sharing
 * First Tuesday Evening Class, 7pm. By reservation, Emmanuella Overstreet. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ge_iURA3w_FBKlO1lI332Yso-5yqDAUQ/view?usp=sharing

Staff Training Meeting: October 20, 10 am
Contact Marilyn Thomsen for a link to the video of the Zoom meeting and the handouts.

Center Resources:
See our resources at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130EXSS7xTamEqhmPg8rfd5q1SMWzeNqFy10ra6EQHog/edit?usp=sharing 6 computers, a projector and screen in the computer room, an large classroom area, and an overflow room for one on one consultants.

Collections
Various research guides.

Databases and Software

 * We have Software Programs Legacy, Ancestral Quest, and RootsMagic.
 * 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
6 computer stations with comfortable screens and chairs.

2 High Speed fast feed photo scanners, 1 book scanner, 1 High speed slide scanner, and 3 high quality flat bed scanners

Center Services
One on one help available to assist research, scanning and new Temple and Family History Consultants

Staff Research Specialties
A continuously updated list is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16LfNbw4AWx5dZGxCHubFa-CeV2IWTiu5/view?usp=sharing


 * USA Research: Marilyn Thomsen
 * UK, Isle of Man, British Research, Marilyn Thomsen
 * Danish Research: Richard Thomsen
 * Finnish Research: Kathryn James
 * German Research: Heinz Dickens
 * Swedish Research: Kathryn James
 * Using the center's scanners and organizing photos: John James

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.