La Grande Oregon Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 2504 N Fir, La Grande, Oregon, USA (Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.) 
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Phone: 541-963-5003

E-mail: [mailto:OR_LaGrande@ldsmail.net OR_LaGrande@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours: Mon 9am-12 noon, Tue 9am-3pm, Wed 6pm-9pm, Thur 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-12 noon

Holiday Schedule: Closed New years, Memorial day, 4th of July, 24th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.&lt;fck:hr&gt;

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.
 * We have Oregon Death Indexes on fiche; 1971 - 1990.
 * We have Oregon census on film; 1850-1920.
 * We have Union County Marriage Records; 1865 - 1975.
 * We have Oregon land records from 1865-1971, deeds from 1864-1933 and some mining deeds, 1864 and water rights 1891-1969.
 * The observer, a La Grande paper is also available on film from 1897-1972.
 * Books covering Union, Wallowa and Baker county histories.
 * Notebooks of local obituaries; 1985- current.
 * Over 1200 books and magazines for use in genealogical research.

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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment

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Staff Research Specialties
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