Emmett Idaho Family History Center

The Emmett Idaho Family History Center has been serving patrons in the Gem County area since 1989.It is staffed by 16 volunteers who have various kinds of genealogical experience. They are here to help anyone, from those just getting started to those who have been researching their ancestors for years. There is also a free annual Family History Fair with workshops and lectures held in February.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 980 W. Central Road, Emmett, ID 83617 The entrance is located on the west end of the building. 
 * 2) www.mapquest.com

 Phone: (208) 365-1688

 E-mail: [mailto:ID_Emmett@ldsmail.net ID_Emmett@ldsmail.net]  Hours:

T, W, Th, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

T, W   6:30 - 9:00 P.M.

Holiday Schedule: Closed for the week: July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

Director: Susan White ________________________________________________________________________________________

Center Resources

Collections
Collection of Obituaries copied from Emmett Idaho Newspapers, dates cover 1874-2006.



Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.


 * (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

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

 * 9 computers with internet access for family history research
 * 2 printers (.05 cents per page print)
 * 1 scanner
 * 2 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reacher
 * Recommended bringing a digital camera for capturing microfilm images

Staff Research Specialties
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.)

Resources in the Local Area
Gem County Courthouse

Gem County Historical Society &amp; Museum

Links

http://www.co.gem.id.us/

(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)

Volunteer at the Center
If you are interested in volunteering at the Emmett Family History Center or in teaching family history classes please contact the director.