Alpine Utah North FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1125 E Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, UT 84004 United States
 * Link to map using Google or other map sites

Phone: 

E-mail:  UT_AlpineNorth@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * OPENING JUNE 2 With COVID virus safety practices require an appointment. Only 6 patrons permitted in the center. Contact Richard Thomsen via email or phone for reservations.
 * Tuesday 1 to 3 pm
 * Tuesday 7-8 pm, 1- 4th weeks, for 5th week appointment call Richard Thomsen (see stake directory or call center when open.)
 * Wednesday 10-12 am (scanning specialty time), 7-8 pm, 1-4th weeks, for 5th week make appointment with Richard Thomsen.
 * Check with Richard Thomsen for Thursday morning and evening hours that we are open.
 * Check with Richard Thomsen for Thursday morning and evening hours that we are open.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed: St. Patricks and RootsTech 2021

Father's Day- June 21, 2020

4-Weekend, 4-5th July 2020

24th July Weekend - July 24-26, 2020

Labor Day weekend September 6-7

General Conference October 2-4

Columbus Day Weekend October 11-12

Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25- 29

Christmas Holidays, Dec 24, 2020 through January 2 2021

Staff Training Meetings
Contact Marilyn Thomsen for a link to the video of the Zoom meeting and the handouts.

Center Resources:
6 computers, a projector and screen in the computer room, an large classroom area, and an overflow room for one on one consultants.

Collections
Various research guides.

Databases and Software

 * We have Software Programs Legacy, Ancestral Quest, and RootsMagic.
 * 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
6 computer stations with comfortable screens and chairs.

2 High Speed fast feed photo scanners, 1 book scanner, 1 High speed slide scanner, and 3 high quality flat bed scanners

Staff Research Specialties
USA Research: Marilyn Thomsen

UK, Isle of Man, British Research, Marilyn Thomsen

Danish Research: Richard Thomsen

Finnish Research: Kathryn James

German Research: Heinz Dickens

Swedish Research: Kathryn James

Using the center's scanners and organizing photos: John James

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.