Richardson Texas FamilySearch Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 900 South Bowser Road, Richardson, TX 75081
 * 2) Our entrance is located at the back of the building by the satelite dish, with convenient parking.
 * 3) Link to Map

Phone: 972 680-8654

Open Hours: Tuesday &amp; Wednesday 9am - 9pm, Thursday 9am - 1pm.

Special Early Closing at 6pm on Wednesdays, 3/19/14, 3/26/14 and 4/2/14.

Holiday Schedule 2014: Jul 22-24; Nov 25-27; Dec 23 - Jan 1

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


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Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers with internet connection.
 * 6 Microfilm readers
 * 2 Microfiche readers
 * 1 Microfilm/fiche digital imaging system saves to flash drive, CD, or prints to paper

Center Services
German Research Help - Dotti Webb on Tuesdays 1-5 PM or by appointment on Wednesdays by calling (972) 480-8704

Resources in the Local Area
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Links
Centerville Historical Society's digital archive of area newspapers ranging from 1857 to 2009.

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If I'd only known! Begginer Genealogy Mistakes https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/if-i-d-only-known-beginner-genealogy-mistakes/225

Ancestor Season 2 :Compiled Records https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ancestors-season-2-compiled-records/173