Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center
Address and Telephone 321 22nd Street  Ogden, Utah 84401  (801) 626-1132  Hours MONDAY  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  <FONT size="2">FRIDAY</B></FONT>  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  <FONT size="2">SATURDAY</B></FONT> 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 





Discovery Experiences
Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.
 * ALL ABOUT ME - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
 * WHERE I COME FROM - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
 * PICTURE MY STORY - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
 * RECORD MY STORY - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
 * MY FAMOUS RELATIVES - Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.


 * Reservations for the Discovery Center are required for groups of 6 or more.

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 * We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org


 * Finding Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.


 * Indexing--Learn how to do web based indexing


 * Add Memories--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.


 * Research--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research

<FONT size="3">Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available.</B></FONT> <FONT size="3">Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available.</B></FONT> {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Classroom: Group Reservations | content=


 * 'Please let us know when you schedule if you have your own instructor or need one.
 * 'We have two classrooms available for you to book, one room with 24 computers and one with 36.
 * 'If you have more than 36 people in your class, please schedule the second classroom.

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}} <FONT size="4">Photo Scanning Equipment</B></FONT> The Center has the following equipment available to you:

<LI> <FONT color="red">Remember to bring you own USB drive/Thumb drive and DVD's if using VHS to DVD recorder.</FONT></B> </LI>


 * Flatbed Scanner. (Flatbed scanner is scheduled with the PS80.)  Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
 * Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
 * Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
 * Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file.  This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
 * VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder. Converts VHS to DVD or MP4. Make sure to bring plenty of DVD's For every two hours of recording you will need a DVD.
 * Bring a thumb drive to put your MP4's on.

<li>''' If you are 15 minutes or more late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else. ''' </li> Scanning Equipment Reservations

<FONT size="4"> Children's Area</B></FONT>

This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.


 * There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

Ogden Children's Group Activity


Genealogy Societies
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com