Mason City Iowa Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1309 S Kentucky Ave S Mason City, IA 50401
 * Use the Northwest entrance to the building.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-641-424-4211

E-mail:


 * IA_MasonCity@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm &amp; 2:00pm-8:30pm
 * Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Please call 1-641-210-0430 in advance of a visit to schedule computer time.

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed 1st weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.
 * Closed the last two weeks of December.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --

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

 * 3 Computers, 1 with printer
 * 1 Microfilm reader &amp; 1 Microfiche reader

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.