Grants Pass Oregon Family History Center



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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, Oregon
 * Entrance to the Family History Center is on the Harbeck side of the building. There is a security system with a phone pickup to the center. A staff member will open the door for you.
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Phone: 541-476-1926

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Open Hours: Tuesday &amp; Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Holiday Schedule:

August open hours: Tuesday - Friday 12:30 - 4:30 PM, closed County Fair Week August 13-16.

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Staff Training Meetings
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Collections

 * &lt;a href="https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog"&gt;Family History Library Catalog:&lt;/a&gt; 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

 * &lt;a href="http://fhc.familysearch.org/"&gt;FHC Portal:&lt;/a&gt; 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 center has 10 computers with printers and a copy machine. There are four microfilm readers and one microfiche reader.
 * Center Services include individual personal assistance.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
''The Grants Pass Historical Society is an active group of people dedicated to helping others find their family history. They hold monthly meetings with speakers who share various topics of genealogical interest.''

''The Josephine County Museum has a large collection of information regarding the local area. They also sell local history books.''

Links

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