Salem Oregon East FamilySearch Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 862 45th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301


 * Entrance: South parking lot. SE corner of the building. Sign on the door.
 * Location on Map
 * N44 56.510'; W122 58.349'

Phone: (503) 371-0453; Director c: (503) 409-2679

E-mail: Director - [mailto:dc_garrett@byu.net dc_garrett@byu.net]. Please start SUBJECT with "FHC -"

Open Hours:


 * TUE: 9-4pm
 * WED: 2-9pm
 * FRI: 9-2pm
 * SAT: 9-1pm (Closed 1st SAT of the month)

Holiday Schedule:

2011 - Thanksgiving - closed 11/22 - 11/28

2011 - Christmas - closed 12/16 - 1/2/2012

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

 * The Center has all of the necessary equipment for Family History Research. Below is a list of items available to patrons.

The Center has 5 computers, with Internet access, for patron use. Each has the capability to print on a lazer printer (black, no color).


 * 1) There are 8 microfilm readers, most with magnification.
 * 2) There is a Canon microfilm/microfiche reader/printer for printing images.
 * 3) There are 2 microfiche readers.
 * 4) There is a lazer copier (black, no color).

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
Willamette Valley Genealogy Society http://www.osl.state.or.us/home/Gen/wvgs.html

WVGS at the Oregon State Library http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/GRES/genealogy.shtml

Oregon State Archives, Genealogical Records http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/records/genealogy/index.html

Marion County Historical Society at the Willamette Heritage Center http://www.willametteheritage.org/LaRC/research_library.html

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