Des Moines Iowa Family History Center

Welcome to the Des Moines Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map

Hours:

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. These are indexed in the green binder in the reference shelf. **Recently updated.** Fiche ordering ceased Aug 31, 2017.
 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. They are indexed by state and then by county in the "state binders" in the bookcase. These are indexed in the white binder in the reference shelf.
 * Book Collection: -- Dictionaries of many languages. Reference guides for areas worldwide. Head of Families (Early censuses). These are indexed in the blue binder in the reference shelf.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal -- From the computers in the Family History Center you can access the Family History Center Portal and all of its premium websites.

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Resources in the Local Area
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