Topeka Kansas Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address: 2401 SW Kingsrow Rd. Topeka, Ks. 66614


 * Park on the west side of the building and ring the doorbell.

Location on Map

Phone: 785-271-6818

E-mail: [mailto:doctolan@swbell.net doctolan@swbell.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday 12:00pm-4pm, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
 * Wednesday 12:00pm-4:00pm, 6:00pm-8:30pm,
 * Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.

2013 Holiday Schedule: Closed April 6, July 6, Oct 5, Nov 27 &amp; 30, Dec 24-Jan 1 2014

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.

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

 * Our facility has several computers, two microfilm readers, and printing capabilities. We also recommend bringing a thumb drive in order to save information for later access.

Staff Research Specialties

 * We have staff members that are very experienced in teaching and researching genealogy. English, German, and African America research are among the specialties of our Family History Consultants and patrons.

Resources in the Local Area

 * In our area we have our Topeka Shawnee Co. Public Library, Kansas State Historical Society (in a new building with the Museum) the Topeka Genealogical Society, Germans from Russia just to name a few organizations in the area.

Links
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Volunteer Opportunities
There is always a need for people to volunteer their time by indexing. If you are interested in helping please go to https://familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing and sign up.