Tucson Arizona FamilySearch Center

The Tucson Family History Center serves the Tucson area. Established in the 1980's, it houses a large collection of family histories and genealogy books donated by the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society and Pima County Library.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 500 S. Langley Ave., Tucson, AZ 85710-4834 United States
 * The free standing building is located on the north east side of the Tucson East Stake Center parking lot, south of Palo Verde Park. There is ample parking and handicap accessibility.
 * Location Map

Phone: 520-298-0905

E-mail: [mailto:az_tucson@familyhistorymail.org az_tucson@familyhistorymail.org]

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Open Hours ( note 2019 holiday and vacation schedule below ):


 * Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
 * Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
 * Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
 * Friday 10 am - 5 pm
 * Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
 * Closed: Sunday and Monday
 * Center is available Tuesday through Thursday evenings with advance notification
 * Closed Days for 2020
 * New Year’s Holiday: Wednesday, 1 January through Monday, 6 January
 * Annual Tucson Family History Fair: Saturday, 8 February
 * General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Saturday, 4 April
 * Summer Vacation: Friday, 3 July through Monday, 20 July
 * General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Saturday, 3 October
 * Thanksgiving Holiday: Sunday, 22 November through Monday, 30 November
 * Christmas Holiday: Sunday, 20 December through Thursday, 31 December

2020 Family History Fair
The 2020 Family History Fair will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel and Family History Center at 6901 E. Kenyon Drive, Tucson. The Keynote address UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH FACILITIES: GENEALOGY RESEARCH ANYWHERE by Robert M. Wilbanks begins at 8:30AM and sessions go until 4:00PM. Click here to see the class schedule. Class handouts will be added below as they become available. Keep checking up to the day of the Fair for updates below.

8:30 to 9:20 A.M.

Keynote Address: Understanding Research Facilities: Genealogy Research Anywhere

How Libraries, Archives and other research facilities work, store, organize and make resources available, empowering you to do genealogical research anywhere. Even explains Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification in closer detail. Presenter: Robert M. Wilbanks IV is a Genealogist & Historian. He is the Past-President of the Arizona Council of Professional Genealogists. He is the Chief Genealogist & Historian and Trustee of The Caledonian Society of Arizona and is on the board of directors of that society. He is associated with Ancestral Pride: Professional Genealogy Services; Helping You Find Yourself Through Your Ancestry. His professional memberships include Association of Professional Genealogists and Genealogical Speakers Guild. (Handout.)

9:30 to 10:30 AM

German Research, Part 1

This class will be a quick look into the factors effecting the lives of our German Ancestors and the incentive they had to immigrate to the Americas in the 18th and 20th century. Presenter: Steve Packer began his service with the Mesa Regional Family History Center in December 2007. He also volunteers at the Banner Health Care System working at the Baywood Medical Center. He was introduced to Genealogy by his father who in the 1970's researched the Packer family and contributed to a book that was published in 1988 on the English Packers. (Handout)

Lunacy, Litigation, and Love Gone bad: Oh My, What You Won’t Find in the Courthouse.

Official county records are a rich source of genealogical and family history. This course will acquaint you with the types and locations of these records. Judge Walter’s vast experience working in courthouses throughout the state of Ohio will help the participants in this course to navigate this seemingly complex and sometimes intimidating research source. (Handout). Presenter: Sumner Walters has been working on his own family history for more than 50 years, and has recently been accepting clients professionally. A retired Ohio state court judge, he is intimately versed in genealogical research within the public records that exist in county court houses throughout the country. He is currently President of the Green Valley Genealogical Society, and teaches DNA/Genetic Genealogy and Beginning Genealogy, through both the Society and the community.

'''Family History Research – Beginner 101. '''

Beginner 101: Not sure where to start with your genealogy? Do you want to get started right away but need some direction? Want to jump on that genealogy "do over" bandwagon? This is the class for you. We will discuss where to start, some rules for names, dates and places, what genealogy forms you will need and how to use them, and the types of documents you might find when starting out (or starting over) and where to search.  Presenter: Jodi Lynn Strait has been doing genealogical research for over 20 years. She is a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Chinkchewunska, New Jersey, chapter of the DAR. She completed the NGS home study course and is a certificate holder of Boston University's Genealogical Research Program. (Handout)

Ins and Outs of Newspapers

Newspapers are a great source of family history details. Newspapers give facts and tell stories of our ancestor’s lives. We will learn some tips and tricks to searching newspapers, briefly cover what different facts one can learn about their ancestors in newspapers and look at a number of newspaper websites and databases (including how to effectively search them). Presenter: Moreen Ferdie, PLCGS, is a graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Moreen has been researching her family history for a number of years. She currently runs the Tucson Family History Center Jewish Special Interest Group, and volunteers two afternoons a week at the center. (Handout)

Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy (DNA)

Learn how DNA testing can help you with your family tree research. This class will discuss the various types of DNA tests, the main testing companies, and the rewards and risks of testing your DNA. Handout. Presenter: Joey L. Caccarozzo, is a federal trial attorney by day, and a speaker and researcher on nights and weekends, with a focus in DNA, Italian, Louisiana, Slovak, and Ukrainian studies. She is currently pursuing her Italian and Eastern European genealogy certificates through the National Institute of Genealogy Studies. In July, she attended the Advanced Italian Genealogy course at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She is the speaker coordinator for the Pima County Genealogy Society and a member of its steering and programming committees.

Using County Histories as a Resource

Published county histories are a popular resource, but the researcher needs to understand their limitations as well as the rich clues they provided for the genealogist. These clues may provide some of the best information on the local and county level. Tips to about disasters, financial expansion, business, and the ethnic make-up of the community. Presenter: Kim S. Harrison; 1998 to 2015 worked at Ancestry, NewsBank (GenealogyBank), ProQuest, Otherdays.com and Gale selling and later a product manager for genealogical and historical materials to the library world. Memberships: National Genealogical Societies (over 40 years), Ohio Genealogical Society (over 30 years), Michigan Genealogical Council (Past President), Federation of Genealogical Societies (board member), Utah Genealogical Society, Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board (current President), West Valley Genealogical Society, Grand River Trails (Milford, MI founding member), New England Historic & Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, and New York Genealogical & Biographical Society. (Handout)

Spanish Speaking Countries Research

We’ll see what research helps are available through The Family History Guide and will discuss insights and suggestions for finding early Arizona and Mexico ancestors. Presenter: George Godoy is a frequent patron at the Family History Center and has done extensive research in early Arizona and Mexico genealogy. He has traced some of his ancestors back to colonists from Spain. Bob Black volunteered for three years at the Tucson Family History Center before becoming the Center director from 2014 to 2019. He is a trainer for thefhguide.com and often presents to community groups on Center resources, FamilySearch.org, The Family History Guide, and other general family history topics. He is a member of the Pima County Genealogy Society steering committee. (Handout of Resources at the FHC)

10:45 to 11:45 AM

German Research, Part 2

This class will be a quick start to German Research, including how to find the place of origin, emigration/immigration and naturalization, church records, civil registration, maps, and Internet sources. Presenter: Steve Packer (see bio above). (Handout)

Strategies When You Hit a Roadblock

Professional genealogists tackle difficult problems by following a specific research process in a systematic, organized way. They keep track of where they’ve looked and what they found, even if they didn’t find anything. They also form hypotheses and then test them. Many genealogists are now using DNA evidence to break brick walls. We’ll discuss all of these. Presenter: Nicole Dyer has been researching her own family history for 16 years and has recently begun researching for clients. She is the co-author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and is a moderator for the Research Like a Pro Study Group. She lectures at RootsTech and other genealogy events. She is the publicity committee chair and steering committee member for the Pima County Genealogy Society and volunteers at the Tucson Family History Center teaching family history story-time to children. (Handout)

Introduction to Family Search

This class will be an overview of the FamilySearch.org website. It is the world’s largest FREE genealogical website where you can search historical record images from all over the world; collaborate and share information about your ancestors on the Family Tree; find over 325,000 digitized genealogy and family history publications; gain access to FREE online research classes and lessons; and give back to others by indexing records for easier access to your ancestors. Presenter: Pam Ingermanson has been doing family history for about 21 years. She and husband, Len, were the directors of the Tucson FHC for 7 years. They served two family history missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. She has taught classes on all aspects of the FamilySearch.org website since the website was launched in 1999. She has taught in Salt Lake and all-over southern AZ. (Handout)

Resources for Eastern European Research  

The countries of Eastern Europe cover a large geographic area, and countries vary depending on what definition you are reading. This is due to the term “Eastern European” having a wide range of geographical, cultural, geopolitical and socioeconomic viewpoints. We will look at various countries that are considered culturally and geographically in Eastern Europe. We will learn resources both on the internet, as well as books, maps, etc., that can be used to learn more about our Eastern European ancestors. On the internet we will look at some websites and databases one can use to find records of their Eastern European ancestors. Presenter: Moreen Ferdie (see bio above). (Handout.)

Getting the most Out of Your DNA Results

Now that you know how Ancestry DNA works, we’ll focus on Matches and Thrulines to make the most of the “clues” in your Ancestry DNA. Handout. Presenter: Joey L. Caccarozzo (see bio above)

Criminals in the Family Tree

Speaker’s experience with criminals in her family: This is a review of some of the records used to uncover that story. What are those records that you can use? Listen to what the source tells you, which will lead you to the next record in the dialogue. How did the life of lawbreaker affect the family unit? Presenter: Kim S. Harrison (see bio above). (Handout)

Ethics and Privacy in Genealogy

What are some typical ethical considerations and privacy issues that might affect your genealogical research? What are the best practices in dealing with a DNA dilemma or an “unexpected” result? Presenter: Kathleen Carter is a professional genealogist and speaker. She specializes in methodology and DNA, and speaks about historical and genetic genealogy topics. Kathleen is an instructor for the Pima County Genealogy Society’s “Genetic Genealogy in Practice” study group. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has conducted on-site research at libraries, archives, and cemeteries across the US, and has attended a number of Institutes. Kathleen is also a member of the National Genealogical Society, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She lives in Tucson, but most of her family research is in New England and Eastern Canada.

12:30 to 1:30 PM

Exploring Ancestry’s Family Trees

This class will teach you how to create and manage online family trees on Ancestry.com. We will look at features like the enhanced Facts view; the new Tree Tags; tips for managing the shaky leaf hints; editing, deleting, and merging individuals in your tree, and much more. You will come away with a better understanding of how to use Ancestry’s powerful features to grow your family tree. Presenter: Sherri Hessick is a genealogy lecturer, writer, and researcher. She volunteers at the Tucson Family History Center, teaches several classes at the annual Tucson Family History Fair, and has been a guest speaker at local genealogy clubs. Sherri is the vice president of the Pima County Genealogy Society and serves as the society’s web manager and blogger. She holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has completed intensive training in Native American Research, Mastering Genealogical Documentation, Advanced Genealogical Methods, and Genetic Genealogy in Practice. She holds memberships in the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the National Genealogical Society, the Utah Genealogical Society, and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. (Handout)

Doing a Genealogy Research Project from Start to Finish

Begin with a document that will keep track of your objective, plan, and report. You can find a template at my blog post here: Doing a Genealogy Project from Start to Finish at FamilyLocket.com. Included in the document are sections for the basic elements of a genealogy research project: objective, summary of known facts, background information, working hypothesis, identified sources to search, prioritized research strategy, findings and analysis, conclusion, suggestions for future research, and results summary. Presenter: Nicole Dyer (see bio above). (Handout)

Family Search – Using the Wiki

Learn about one of the best kept secrets for help with your genealogical research--the FamilySearch Research Wiki. The wiki offers free advice about how to find, use, and analyze historical records. If you have a family history question about a particular area of the world, a certain type of record, or a specific nationality or ethnic group, the FamilySearch research wiki probably has an article written about it. Come see how this great resource can help you. Presenter: Pam Ingermanson (see bio above) (Handout)

British and Welsh Research/Find My Past/The Genealogist/Free BMD

England and Wales provide the family history enthusiast with a rich array of resources available on-line for finding ancestors. Our presenter, Jeri Martinez, made annual trips to English repositories over the course of 20 years and determined that genealogical research can be most productive when conducted from the comfort of your own home or local Family History Center. This class is designed to introduce American researchers to internet sites most utilized by experienced researchers in the United Kingdom, such as Find My Past, The Genealogist, FreeBMD, and the local repositories accessed through GENUKI and The National Archives. Presenter: Jeri Martinez has served as a consultant at the Tucson Family History Center for 30 years. She is available at The FHC on Saturday mornings to assist researchers with their specific research needs. Handout.

Immigration and Naturalization Records 1789 – 1940

Presenter: Amy B. Urman, of Nosy Wilma LLC, is a licensed private investigator, a genealogist, and an educator. She holds memberships in several genealogy societies including the Pima County Genealogy Society, the National and the Utah Genealogical Society. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and Vice President of the Grand Canyon Chapter. Amy is serves as president of the Pima County Genealogy Society in Tucson, Arizona. She holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, a certificate of completion from the National Genealogy Society American Genealogy Course and is a graduate of ProGen 28. Amy has continued her education with institutes in land, law, forensic genealogy, advanced research methods, and advanced evidence analysis. (Handout)

Merging and Correcting Errors in Family Tree

Presenter: Leonard Ingermanson has been searching for ancestors in Sweden and Finland for over twenty years, using all types of data collections. He has used and worked with FamilySearch Family Tree since its release in 2012, including working at Family Search Product Support in Salt Lake City, answering questions concerning Family Tree. (Handout)

Searching Records Using the Family Search Catalog; Roots Tech Video

This terrific video from a recent RootsTech Conference describes how to find those elusive records not available through the “search records” function in FamilySearch. Presenter: Bob Black (see bio above). Click here to go to the one hour video.

1:45 to 2:45 PM

Secrets to Successful Ancestry.com Searches

Ancestry.com is the most popular website for genealogy research. However, the sheer amount of data can make searching for your ancestors seem daunting. This class will help you navigate the records more efficiently and offer suggestions for maximizing your online research experience. Presenter: Sherri Hessick (see bio above). (Handout)

How to Get Ready to Search Irish Records

The purpose of this talk is to help those interested in their Irish roots with the research process. Specifically, I want to encourage you to begin or continue your quest to find three crucial pieces of information: the name of your Irish immigrant ancestor, his parents’ names and his Irish place of origin. Presenter: Kevin Cassidy is an avid researcher and lecturer on genealogy topics. He has searched his own family tree back to the 8 Irish townlands of origin for his great-grandparents since 1994. Kevin has also had several pieces published in newsletters and genealogy magazines including Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today. His talks are research and strategy centered. Each family tree is unique to itself and he encourages researchers with a plethora of examples and research approaches that will advance their own research goals. He has history and law degrees and a diploma in family history. Kevin is scheduled to present talks at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland in Belfast and the National Library in January 2020. (Handout)

Introduction to Ancestry DNA

Party 1 Getting Started: Setting Up Your Profile & Ethnicity Results. ''At Ancestry.com, there are lots of small decisions to make that will help you get big results. Please bring a copy of this handout to class take to take notes on the step-by-step process. Handout.'' Presenter: Kathleen Carter (see bio above)

Where to find records for your Jewish ancestors

Genealogists researching their Jewish ancestors find many online websites/databases to search. Some of these websites/databases are specifically for Jewish research (ex. JewishGen, Yad Vashem, etc), and others are for all denominations (ex. Ancestry, Family Search, Fold 3, My Heritage, etc). During this presentation we will look at some of these websites/databases and learn how to search them effectively, with step by step directions on how to find specifically Jewish ancestors. We will look at the ones already listed above plus many other online websites/databases. Presenter: Moreen Ferdie (see bio above) Handout.

Hidden Gems: Finding Family in Manuscripts, Thesis Papers, Newsletters, Books, & More

Periodicals, manuscripts, diaries, letters, ledgers and business records contain hidden gems to advance our genealogical research. This lecture will aid in locating records off the beaten path to locate family information. Presenter: Amy Urman (see bio above). (Handout)

Using Tax Records to Identify Ancestors

Tax lists were generally taken annually and can help establish ages, residences, relationships, and the year an individual died or left the area. A listing for your ancestor in a tax list can provide evidence of his residence and land ownership in the case of missing or destroyed records, and in time periods before the 1790 U.S. Census. Presenter: Nicole Dyer (see bio above). (Handout)

Vive Le Quebec!

French Canadian Genealogy—An Understanding of the History and Methodology. In order to understand French Canada, one must understand its history and evolution. In this presentation I discuss key points in the history of Quebec, from its earliest days to 1900s. An analysis of Vital Records in Quebec—Birth, Marriage and Death; Understanding the format and language; French Canadian Naming Patterns; Migration –where did the French Canadians go? Quebec Census Records—Why are they different? Case Study—From California to Quebec! Retracing a French Family from Yolo County to Quebec. Presenter: Lisa Elvin-Staltari; Genealogy has been a passion for me since I was a little girl. For the last 15 years I have been focused on helping others find their roots and writing about genealogy. I continue to research and write constantly about family connections and history. I am originally from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, and obtained my B.A. from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. I belong to the Pima County Genealogical Society and am currently the Membership Chair as well as the 2nd Vice President. I also belong to the Richmond County Historical Society, The Southern California Genealogical Society as well as the National Genealogy Society. (Outline), (Handout 1), (Handout 2), (Handout 3), (Handout 4)

3:00 to 4:00 PM

Getting Organized: One Paper at a Time

Are you the lucky recipient of your family's genealogy? Do you have a box, a barrel, or maybe even a suitcase full of letters, documents, photos, family group sheets, etc.? You are probably feeling overwhelmed with either joy or despair. Go ahead and be ecstatic that you inherited priceless stuff. Don't despair because you'll learn how to take care of your papers, one step at time. Presenter: Presenter: Diana Elder AGR is a professional genealogist and author. She is accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States and is the Presentation Specialist for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). Diana is the author of the bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogists Guide and creator of the “Research Like a Pro” study group and e-Course. Diana shares research tips on her website, Family Locket ( http://familylocket.com/ ) and presents regularly at genealogy conferences.

Female Connections are the Best Road to Research Success

This session will examine how to discover a family's story through its female members. There may be a dearth of female records from early census or lack of voting records compared to their male counterparts. However, just like today, most families maintained closer ties with their mothers and sisters than their fathers and brothers. Too often a family name that is unknown to the researcher is overlooked and later turns out to be a family of a married sister or daughter or other female relative. This session will explore how to review your records and discover female relatives from census, sacramental and court papers among others. These side doors may be the link to success. Presenter: Kevin Cassidy (see bio above). (Handout)

How to Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results

Part 2 How to maximize your match results. ''At Ancestry.com, there are lots of small decisions to make that will help you get big results. Please bring a copy of this handout to class take to take notes on the step-by-step process. Handout.''  Presenter: Kathleen Carter (see bio above).

The Family History Guide

The Family History Guide is a "game-changing, must-use" resource for family history researchers, from beginners to experts. We'll go over the vast amount of information and resources in the Guide and demonstrate its value for everyone, no matter where they are in their family history discovery journey. No more Googling topics like "British Genealogy" and sorting through 130,000 websites! Presenter: Bob Black (see bio above). (Handout)

Researching Your Ancestors in Roman Catholic Records

Catholicism is the largest Christian faith with nearly a billion Catholics worldwide. Catholic records pre-date civil registrations and, in some areas, records are available from the 1400s. In some cases, Catholic priests recorded births, marriages, and deaths of all citizens, even if they practiced a different faith. Learn what records were created, what information may be contained in those records, how to locate which parish your ancestors belonged to, and how to access these records. Presenter: Joey Caccarozzo (see bio above). (Handout)

The Other Library: University Special Collections and Library

University special Collections contain a wealth of primary information for genealogist. They offer rare and unique materials on different subjects. They hold and preserve history from the local area up to foreign countries. Their vast array of collections are made available for researchers. Genealogist need to know how to find and use these collections. Presenter: Leslie Carney, a Professional Genealogist  and speaker, specializing in the Southwestern United States, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Native American Indian and Sonora Mexico. Experience in researching in various repositories and archives.and documenting family history. A Graduate of Boston University in Certificate in Genealogical Studies (OL18) and Professional Genealogy Study Group (ProGen 29). She is currently the Secretary of Pima County Genealogical Society (PCGS). Continuing her education by attending Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Academy for Professionals, Genealogical Research of Pittsburg (GRIP), FGS, NGS and many more. Handout.

Creating Genealogy, Not Mythology

In genealogy, there is one certainty: you or someone else will have information that conflicts with what you have already documented. How do you know which is correct? The only way to find out is to evaluate and analyze the source of the information. Where did that information come from? This is an example of the adage, “Genealogy without documentation is Mythology.” This class will give you some simple guidelines for documenting your sources so that you and others can find it again and evaluate its reliability. Presenter: Sherri Hessick (see bio above). Handout

Jewish Special Interest Group
A special interest group for those interested in Jewish Research meets every first Wednesday of the month from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Center. The group is facilitated by Moreen Ferdie. We usually meet as a group for education and sharing first and then move to the computers to do individual research. The group is open to anyone.

The Family History Guide
Go to www.thefhguide.com for a free learning, resource, and training center for family history/genealogy.

The Family History Guide Mission Statement: "Our mission is to greatly increase the number of people actively involved in family history worldwide, and to make everyone's family history journey easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable."

Here are some of the unique features you'll find on the site:


 * Over 1,200 Goals for learning, supported by over 2,300 flexible Choices
 * Step-by-step instructions to make learning easier
 * Instructions on how to access and use FamilySearch, Ancestry, Find-My-Past, and MyHeritage
 * Links to over 2,400 videos and articles from FamilySearch, Ancestry, and more
 * QUIKLinks that take you to record searches from multiple sources, with a single click
 * A Vault full of additional resources not included in the learning goals
 * Project Tracker sheets and Training materials for self-study or group instruction
 * Family history resources for families, youth, and children
 * Extensive information for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member interests

Brigham Young University Family History Technology Lab
The BYU family history technology lab (click here) has links to several innovative programs to research, visualize, and play games with ancestor information in your personal FamilySearch.org family tree.

Past events - Family History Fairs 2013-2019
Family History Fair 2019 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts

Family History Fair 2018 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts

Family History Fair 2017 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts.

Family History Fair 2016 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts.

Family History Fair 2015 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts.

Family History Fair 2014 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts.

Family History Fair 2013 - Click here for the list of courses and links to class handouts.

Collections

 * The Cox Collection: This microfilm collection contains copies of US county histories published in newspapers in the 1875-1900 period, as well as city directories for major cities of the time.
 * Tucson FHC catalog Several thousand donated books, film and fiche as well as webinars are part of our holdings.This User guide explains how to search it. Be sure to "Search" the "Catalog" in FamilySearch.org as we are transitioning our catalog of holdings to that catalog.  Many of our books are found in the FamilySearch catalog and our internal catalog, but some are only found in one of the two catalogs.
 * 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. Websites available are:
 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War: Research Database, Letters and Diaries, Images and Photographs
 * Alexander Street Press - Social and Cultural History: Women and Social Movements in the United States
 * American Ancestors (New England Historic and Genealogical Society)
 * Ancestry - Institutional Versions: US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
 * ArkivDigital Online - Swedish church records
 * FamilySearch Discovery Experiences
 * FamNet
 * Find My Past (UK) - Institutional Version
 * Fold3 (military records)
 * The Genealogist - Gold-Level Subscription
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage / World Vital Records (all content has been added to MyHeritage.com) - Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services
 * Scottish Records (DOS program version)
 * ( See "Additional Computer Resources" below for more premium subscriptions available only at the Tucson Family History Center )

Periodicals and Magazines

 * Internet Genealogy
 * NGS quarterly
 * American Ancestors (NEHGS online magazine)

Computer Software Programs and Resources
We have deluxe versions of the following genealogy management software for you to "test drive."


 * Legacy 9
 * Roots Magic 6 and 7 (software programs that interact with Family Search and My Heritage)
 * Ancestral Quest 15

Additional computer resources include:


 * Genealogy Bank (the Center has a paid subscription for patron use)
 * NEW Newspapers.com Publisher Extra edition (the Center has a paid subscription for patron use)
 * NEW Archives.com (the Center has a paid subscription for patron use)
 * Family Tree Maker disks (some--check catalog)
 * Some Pedigree Resource File disks
 * PAF 4 and PAF 5

Family Search Compatible and Verified Programs


 * Many interesting and helpful programs that tie to information in Family Search can be found at FamilySearch.org/solutionsgallery

Hardware and Equipment

 * Eleven (11) patron use computers with free access to the premium sites listed above
 * Microfilm digital copier - copy microfilm/microfiche images to flash drive
 * Scan pictures and documents directly to FamilySearch Memories
 * NEW Photo Scanning System: scan up to 85 photos per minute at 300 dpi, flatbed scanner will separate multiple photos on one page (such as photo album or scrapbook pages), and 'auto correct' can bring pictures back to life

Individual Consulting

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

Staff Research Specialties

 * British Isles: Saturday, 10am - 2pm
 * US: Thursday, 10am - 2pm
 * Other specialty times and languages available; send your request to az_tucson@familyhistorymail.org

Presentations

 * Center staff are available for presentations to community and religious groups. Please send an email to the address above with your request.  There is no charge for such presentations.

Volunteer at the Center

 * Community volunteers with an interest in family history, a desire to serve others, and are willing to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift for at least one to two years are invited to join our staff. Training will be provided.  Contact the center through our email or phone number at the top of this page for specific opportunities that fit your schedule.