Palm Desert California Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 72960 Parkview Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
 * 2) Entrance to the family history center is on the north side of the building. If door is unlocked, you will need to ring the bell for access. 
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Phone: (760) 836-0475

E-mail: lgrant@dc.rr.com

Open Hours:  Monday 9AM - 5PM

Wednesday 9AM - 5PM

Thursday 9AM - 1PM and 6PM - 8:30PM

Holiday Schedule: Closed during August. Reopens September 7 at 9AM.

Closed on major holidays. Closed December 19 - Reopens January 3, 2012

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.
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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. Hardware and Equipment
 * Ancestry.com.
 * Six computers, microfilm/microfiche readers, film scanner and copier, and photocopier.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
Computer literacy a must, otherwise no experience necessary as we will train you.