Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center

This Family History Center is supported by the Blackfoot Stake, the Blackfoot East Stake, and the Blackfoot South Stake.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 815 Mitchell Lane, Blackfoot, ID 83221
 * 2) The Family History Center is located immediately East of the Mountain View Middle School parking lot on the same side as the school
 * 3) Map location for Blackfoot Idaho FHC Placement on this map is not correct. The Center is next to the school parking lot on the same side.

Phone: (208) 785-5022

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

Open Hours:


 * Mon 1-5 PM
 * Tues-Thurs 9 AM - 9 PM
 * Fri-Sat 9 AM - 1 PM By Appointment Only Call by Wednesday for your appointment - 785-5022

Holiday Schedule: Closed for major holidays including 24 July.

Community &amp; Staff Training Sessions - Each Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Center Resources
Prerequlisit for FamilySearch Family Tree Training

Session 1 - Future of FamilySearch Family Tree (Roots Tech 2012 - Sat 11:00 Ron Tanner)

http://2012.rootstech.org/#video-player

Session 2 - FamilySearch Family Tree (Roots Tech 2013 - Sat 11:00 Ron Tanner)           http://2013.rootstech.org/?start=8927&amp;id=B34&amp;video=2245338986001

Note: Links to 2013 Roots Tech presentations are down 

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.
 * The library hosts a small collection of books, microfilm, and microfiche.

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.
 * There is a local database of obituaries in and near Blackfoot from 1983.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 20 Computer stations are available for patron use. Most 'third party

Staff Research Specialties
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
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