Tucson Arizona West FamilySearch Center

= The Center OPEN! Please bring your flash drive! =

===The Tucson Arizona West Family History Center is located at the Tucson West Stake Center. It serves northwestern Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Picture Rocks. It includes a collection of about 5000 books useful for genealogy research in the United States and Europe, as well as a variety of journals from genealogical societies. Note that there is no charge for using any of the available resources or center services.===

Individual Consulting

 * Center staff are available for personal consulting with no appointment needed

====Have a church organization and community organization that would like to reserve off-hour time please sign-up here Patrons Scheduling Tucson Arizona  Family History Center====

Staff Research Specialties
US Industrial and Agricultural Census Schedules, available on Wednesday and Saturdays

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3530 W Magee, Tucson, AZ 85741 USA
 * From Ina Road go north on Thornydale about one mile to Magee Road. Turn east on Magee, continue one quarter mile to the church building on the left.
 * Take the second entrance on the east side of the building.
 * The Family Search Center is entered through the small door just to the left of the main east entrance of the building.
 * Location Map

Contact Us: E-mail: [mailto:az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org]

Center Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9AM to 8PM
 * Wednesday: 9AM to 8PM
 * Friday 9AM to 1PM


 * Saturday: 9AM to 1PM (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST 2022

Holiday and Summer Break Schedule:


 * Closed for Summer Break in June
 * Closed for Thanksgiving, Monday, 21 November 2022 - Saturday, 26 November 2022
 * Closed for Christmas, from Saturday, 24 December 2022 - Tuesday, 3 January 2023


 * Closed for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference - April 2 and October 2 (Saturdays)
 * Closed for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference - April 2 and October 2 (Saturdays)

Calendar and Events
Want to find all the genealogy events in the Arizona area? Check out this link.

=Upcoming Events=

= (V) AZ - Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat Apr 16th

Online Via Zoom

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org 

= (V) AZ - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Apr 21st

Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/ 

= (V) IL - Virtual Conference 2022 with Judy G. Russell = Sat Apr 23rd

Online Zoom Event. Invitation will be sent to registered participants

Presented by Rock Island County IL Genealogical Society

($)

Virtual Conference 9:00 AM CDT With Guest Speaker Judy Russell

ricigs.org/virtual-conference/


 * 1) GenealogyConference

= (V) MN - 2022 Spring Connect Genealogy Conference - Free! = Sat Apr 23rd

Online via GoToMeeting

Presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society

(Free)

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Central

The 2022 Spring Conference of the Minnesota Genealogical Society will be a half-day learning experience you can share from the comfort of your own home. Better yet, you can enjoy some of our finest Minnesota minds, their wisdom, and humor for FREE!

Keynote by Paula Stuart-Warren

Please register in advance at

mngs.regfox.com/mgs-spring-connect


 * 1) GenealogyConference

= (V) UK - The Future of Genealogy – Young Genealogists at the Helm = Sat May 7th

Virtual via Zoom

Presented by Society of Genealogists AND Family History Federation (UK)

The leading UK genealogy institutions, the Society of Genealogists and the Family History Federation will be hosting this exciting online Zoom event on Saturday May 7th. We want to provide a platform for genealogists under 30 to come together, exchange ideas and support each other. This is intended to be an international event bringing young people together to shape the future of the community. The Family History Federation and the Society of Genealogists will support the conference financially and administratively, but we want this to be youth-led. Sessions will include a facilitated safe space, to discuss what young people want from the community and societies and a range of presentations, panels and discussions. If you are wondering what family history and genealogy are about, then come along and find out!

Watch the website for details, or use the Contact Us link for more information -

www.sog.org.uk/news/conference-the-future-of-genealogy--young-genealogists/


 * 1) GenealogyConference #England

= (V) PA - Spring 2022 Conference: Researching Your Eastern European Ancestors = Sat May 7th

Online via Zoom

Presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania

($)

Two half-days online Zoom lectures

Mornings of Saturday, May 7, 2022 and Sunday, May 8, 2022

Registration and more information coming soon, at

genpa.org/programs-and-events/


 * 1) GenealogyConference

= (V) The Genealogical Society of New Jersey Spring Genealogy Conference = May 8 (Virtual)

https://www.gsnj.org/gsnj-2021-springgenealogyconference/

= (V) New Hampshire Society of Genealogists 2021 Virtual Spring Conference = May 8 - (Virtual)

https://www.nhsog.org/

= (V) Science History Institute Oral History Training Institute = May 10-13 - (Virtual)

https://www.sciencehistory.org/event/oral-history-training-institute-202105

= HFHC 2022 Heartland Family History Conference 2022 = May 13-14, 2022

Why You Should Attend:

 * An opportunity to find inspiration and learn new research skills
 * Diverse array of presentation topics – something for all interests and skill levels
 * New speakers and presentation topics, not heard before in our region
 * Browse and shop, learn about products and services in our Exhibit Hall
 * Downloadable Conference Syllabus includes all speaker handouts
 * Networking and socializing opportunities
 * A chance to win great door prizes!

Featured Speaker: Denise Mae Levenick, The Family Curator
= (V) National Genealogical Society Virtual 2021 Family History Conference = May 19-20 - (Virtual)

https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ngs-2021-live/

= (V) AZ - Collaborating to Solve DNA Puzzles - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu May 19th

Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

If you've been contacted by someone who shares DNA with you or want to reach out to your DNA matches, how do you share the information? We'll discuss the best ways to collaborate with others to solve your DNA puzzles. Two handouts (an outline & an activity) will be provided to all attendees at the beginning of this presentation).

Presenter:  Bonnie Bossert, MBA/MHA

Zoom link and sign in information will be available at  azsags.org/eventListings.php?nm=43

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/ 

= (V) Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat May 21st

Online Via Zoom

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org 

= (V) AZ - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Jun 16th

Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/ 

= (V) AZ - Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat Jun 18th

Online Via Zoom

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org 

= (V) AZ - Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat Jul 16th

Online Via Zoom

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org 

= (V) AZ - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Jul 21st

Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

GVGS meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thurday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/

= Center Resources = We have 9 computers, 2 scanners, and 2 microfilm and microfiche readers.

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 * FamilySearch Catalog. Access to the microfilm holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake Internet access is available at the library.
 * We have extensive hardbound collections for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia as well as a few New England collections.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Nine computers with internet access, each with dual monitors
 * One microfilm scanner - bring a USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Two microfilm readers
 * Two scanners for digitizing photographs, slides, negatives, and documents - bring an USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Wireless access available upon request.