Spokane Washington East Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:
 * 13608 East Belle Terre Ave Spokane WA 99206 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-509-926-0551

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_SpokaneEast@familyhistorymail.org WA_SpokaneEast@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-8:30pm
 * Wednesday:10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00-8:30pm
 * Thursday:10:00am-5:00pm

Scheduled Upcoming Closures:

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.

December 21, 2020-January 3, 2021 - Closed during Christmas

February 25 - Closed during RootsTech

Upcoming Events
RootsTech Connect: A Free Online Conference Experience -

For the first time ever, the world's largest family celebration event will be entirely virtual and completely free. Get ready to celebrate shared connections with people from around the world. Connect with friends, your family, your past, and your heritage and homelands-all from the comfort of your home and in your browser. You must register at www.rootstech.org

Staff Training Meetings


 * Generally held the 3rd Saturday of each month but have been cancelled during the pandemic.

Center Resources

 * 11 computer workstations, 1 digital microfilm/microfiche reader with printer, 1 Epson Fast Foto Scanner, and 1 Epson Perfection Flatbed Scanner
 * The center has a classroom that will accommodate 12 to 15 students with computer projector and internet connection.
 * The center has internet connection capabilities for lap top computers

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog
 * 1,400 plus microfilm (not online) and microfiche, small reference library
 * Many data bases and software programs available


 * 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.
 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War: Research Database/Letters and Diaries/Images, Photographs, Posters, Ephemera/Social & Cultural History/Women & Social Movements in the United States


 * American Ancestors - Library Rights
 * Ancestry - Institution
 * ArchivDigital
 * FamNet
 * FindmyPast - Institution Version
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * My Heritage - Library Edition
 * Newspapers.com
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services



Center Services
Family History includes preserving YOUR life stories for those who come after you. If you are interested in creating an Oral History we can help you. Call the Family History Center and schedule an appointment with Nancy Crawford.

Staff Research Specialties
United States research

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.

Volunteer at the Center
Would you like to work at the Family History Center assisting patrons? We have a need for more volunteers to work at our Family History Center! If interested, please call the Family History Center at 509-926-0551 or 509-251-6183.