Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center
Address and Telephone 321 22nd Street  Ogden, Utah 84401  (801) 626-1132  Hours MONDAY  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  FRIDAY</B></FONT>  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  SATURDAY</B></FONT> 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 





Discovery Experiences
Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.
 * ALL ABOUT ME - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
 * WHERE I COME FROM - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
 * PICTURE MY STORY - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
 * RECORD MY STORY - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
 * MY FAMOUS RELATIVES - Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.


 * Reservations for the Discovery Center are required for groups of 6 or more.

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 * We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org


 * Finding Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.


 * Indexing--Learn how to do web based indexing


 * Add Memories--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.


 * Research--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research

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 * 'Please let us know when you schedule if you have your own instructor or need one.
 * 'We have two classrooms available for you to book, one room with 24 computers and one with 36.
 * 'If you have more than 36 people in your class, please schedule the second classroom.

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}} Photo Scanning Equipment</B></FONT> The Center has the following equipment available to you:

<LI> Remember to bring you own USB drive/Thumb drive and DVD's if using VHS to DVD recorder.</FONT></B> </LI>


 * Flatbed Scanner. (Flatbed scanner is scheduled with the PS80.)  Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
 * Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
 * Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
 * Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file.  This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
 * VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder. Converts VHS to DVD or MP4. Make sure to bring plenty of DVD's For every two hours of recording you will need a DVD.
 * Bring a thumb drive to put your MP4's on.

<li>''' If you are 15 minutes or more late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else. ''' </li> Scanning Equipment Reservations

</FONT> "4"> This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.


 * There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

Ogden Children's Group Activity
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Genealogy Societies
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com