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 are free classes for anyone interested usually held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at noon and 7:00PM. There is also a free annual Family History Fair with workshops and lectures in January.

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]  Open Hours:

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

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

Holiday Schedule: Closed most holidays.

Director: Lori Coniglio ________________________________________________________________________________________

Upcoming Events
January 22, 2011   Emmett Stake Family History Fair

April 9, 2011         Boise Area Spring Family History Conference (6111 Birch Lane, Nampa, ID)

October 15, 2011  Boise Area Fall Family History Conference (6111 Birch Lane, Nampa, ID)

Preregister for conferences at www.byui.edu/cc/familyhistory

Class Schedule
Free family history classes offered to the public. Each class is approximately 1 hour long unless indicated.

Tuesdays at 12:00 noon and 7:00 P.M.

April 5      Descendancy Research - Just Cuz

April 19    How to Start Personal Ancestral File (PAF)

May 3      Cemetery Research

May 17    Planning a Great Family Reunion

June 7     Create a Digital Photo Book from Your Old Family Photos

June 21   Searching the Census Records

July 5       Ancestral Quest

July 19     Family History Board Games

Aug. 9     Googling for Grampa

Aug. 23    Indexing 101

Sept. 6     Citing Your Sources and Providing Proof

Sept. 20   Tech. Basics for Genealogy - how to backup, restore, import/export, and use flashdrives

Oct. 4       Civil War Ancestors

Oct. 18    Getting Started Using Ancestral Quest

Nov. 1     Newspapers &amp; Obituaries OR  Printing Fantastic Charts and Reports

Nov. 15   Indexing Tips and Tricks

Nov. 29   Photo Preservation and Repairs, Part 1

Dec. 6     Photo Preservation and Repairs, Part 2

Staff Training Meetings
Feb. 16 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M.

Mar. 15 (Tues.) 6:00 P.M.

April 9 Family History Conference in Nampa

May 17 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M.

June 15 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M.

July 21 (Thur.) 7:00 P.M.

Aug. 18 (Thur.) 6:30 P.M. Annual Picnic

Sept. 21 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M.

Oct. 15 Family History Conference in Nampa

Nov. 16 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M.

Dec.      TBA

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.


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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
 * 1 microfilm image copier (out of order; recommended bringing a digital camera for capturing microfilm images)

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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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.