Torrance California Family History Center



Torrance Family History Center has been serving the community for the past 25 years. We have a group of dedicated and knowledgeable Family History Consultants who can help you with any research problem you have.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 22605 Kent Ave. Torrance, Ca 90505
 * Cross street is Sepulvada Blvd - building is at the end of the street on the right.
 * Map

Phone: 310-791-6256

E-mail:

Open Hours:


 * Monday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
 * Thursday, 9:30 am -8:30 pm
 * Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Holiday Schedule


 * Closed for major holidays
 * The Family History Center will be closed on April 23rd through April 28th for maintenance.

Free Family History Seminar - October 20th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
=           "The INs and Outs of Family Search"  ''  =

= Attend 3 out of 18 classes =

= Center will be closed to research =

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog:  This center is able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog for viewing by patrons.  Patrons may order films for delivery to the Family History Center online at www.familysearch.org/films.

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

 * Computers: Internet accesable
 * Microfilm and Fiche Readers: - can create digital image 

Staff Research Specialties

 * British Isles - French Canada - Native American
 * Search techniques for the Census

=Links

 * California Digital Newspaper Collection -CDNC.ucr.edu
 * Torrance Herald or Torrance Press Historical Newpaper Archive, Accessed through Torrance Public Library

Resources in the Local Area
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Volunteer at the Center
We welcome anyone who is willing to serve.