Soldotna Alaska FamilySearch Center

THE SOLDOTNA STAKE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER A PLACE WHERE GENERATIONS MEET

Come visit us and search for your kindred dead on our many free web sites. Talk to staff consultants who can assist you in your research, take the offered classes to help hone your genealogical skills and enjoy your venture as you discover your ancestral family.

CENTER CONTACTS &amp; HOURS
LOCATION &amp; MAP:


 * 159 Marydale Street, Suite 8, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
 * Entrance to the Soldotna Family History Center is located at the back of the parking lot near the satelite dish.
 * Location on Map

PHONE: during Center hours 907-262-3581

E-MAIL: [mailto:alaskacobus@gmail.com alaskacobus@gmail.com]

DIRECTORS: Joe and Ruby Cobus

WINTER SCHEDULE
(September 1 - May 31)


 * TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:30 PM

SUMMER SCHEDULE
(June 1 - August 31)


 * TUESDAY &amp; WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM


 * THURSDAY   6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The Soldotna Family History Center will be closed as stated.

Upcoming Events

 * Open House "What You Can Do with Your Geneology Information" -- Workshops, Displays, Luncheons, Speakers -- Date and Time to be announced.

Class Schedule

 * Geneology - Starting from Scratch - two classes each lasting 5 weeks


 * 1) Beginning Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
 * 2) Beginning Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Enrollment is limited. Call Ruby 907-283-2728 to reserve space

Staff Training Meetings

 * Inservice and Staff Meeting May 19, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Relief Society Room at the Soldotna Stake Center
 * Inservice and Staff Meeting August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Relief Society Room at the Soldotna Stake Center
 * Guest Speaker and Dinner, October 20, 2012  from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Collections



 * Wide collection of microfilm by state and country; Scottish records formatted on discs with information that is unavailable on the internet

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.
 * New England Ancestors Site - This incredible collection offers us key resources to gather clues about our ancestors in early and coonial New England, covering Maine, New Hamshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rode Island, Connecticut, and other regions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers
 * Microfiche Readers
 * Printers

Center Services

 * Highly trained librarians ready to assist in your genealogical quest.

Staff Research Specialties

 * United States, England, Germany

Resources in the Local Area

 * Totem Tracers Genealogical Society

Volunteer at the Center

 * The Soldotna Alaska Stake Family History Center is a fantastic place to learn about and share genealogical insights. To become a volunteer call 907-262-3581 during operation hours.