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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Church+of+Jesus+Christ+of+Latter+day+Saints+Family+History+Center+67+Chester+St+Worcester+MA+01605+United+States/@42.304864,-71.828269,17z/data=!3m1!4b1 Location Map]
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*67 Chester St Worcester MA 01605 United States
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*MA_Worcester@ldsmail.net
  
 
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*This Family History Center is a computer only facitility an operating hours are by appointment only. Appointments can be made through the email address listed above.
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*The microfilm, and hard-copy research capabilities of this center were transferred to the Worcester Public Library in 2013.
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For film-research/ordering in the Worcester area, contact the Worcester Public Library: 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Ma 01608 (508 799 1655)
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:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''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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However, this center does not have microfilm/fiche reading capability That functionality was transferred to the Worcester Public Library (see the address listed above).
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:*'''[[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.&nbsp;
  
 
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Revision as of 02:23, 30 September 2017

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library.



Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

  • 67 Chester St Worcester MA 01605 United States
  • Language:English


E-mail:

  • MA_Worcester@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

  • This Family History Center is a computer only facitility an operating hours are by appointment only. Appointments can be made through the email address listed above.
  • The microfilm, and hard-copy research capabilities of this center were transferred to the Worcester Public Library in 2013.

For film-research/ordering in the Worcester area, contact the Worcester Public Library: 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Ma 01608 (508 799 1655)




Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events

Class Schedule

Staff Training Meetings

Center Resources

Collections

However, this center does not have microfilm/fiche reading capability That functionality was transferred to the Worcester Public Library (see the address listed above).

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 personal computers, 1 printer/scanner/copier, Internet access.

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

Resources in the Local Area

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.

OGR's by location2.png

Volunteer at the Center

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