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
RootsTech Connect in 2022 will remain completely virtual and free. Registration will open in September 2021.

= (V) AZ - What's New in FamilyTree Maker with the FTM Community Ambassador - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Mar 17th

Currently Virtual, Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

Mark Olsen is the FamilyTree Maker Ambassador and today, he will be join us for a two (2) hour live discussion and Q&A session to answer all your questions about FTM, the latest version updates, features and more. This will be an interactive session so Mark will answer all your FTM questions. He will also talk about FTM partner products such as Charting Companion and Family Book Creator, both of which are amazing plug-ins that can help you create amazing charts, graphs and books. He will even show us how to make additional finds with our DNA test results.

Zoom link & sign-in information at https://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/ 

= AZ - Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat Mar 19th

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 

= AZ - Digging Deeper: Exploring New AHS Mining Records = Thu Mar 31st

Presented by Arizona Historical Society

(Free/$)

6:00 pm Arizona/Mountain

Mining is at the heart of Arizona’s history and has shaped it physically, economically, and culturally. Join us on March 31st at 6 pm as our guest expert digs into AHS’s newest mining collection from the AZ Department of Mines and Mineral Resources. Learn how to conduct research and trace the vein of mining that runs deep through the state.

You are welcome to choose from two admission options:

• Free

• Supporter $10

Your financial support of the Arizona Historical Society promotes our work sharing Arizona’s rich history through education and outreach programs, collection preservation, partnerships, grants and our statewide network of museums. Support is especially meaningful as the Arizona Historical Society recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

This is an online viritual event. A Zoom link to join the presentation will be sent to you by email in your registration confirmation.

Registration link at

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= 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 

= 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/ 

HFHC 2022
Heartland Family History Conference 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
= The Genealogical Society of New Jersey Spring Genealogy Conference = May 8 (Virtual)

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

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

https://www.nhsog.org/

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

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

= National Genealogical Society Virtual 2021 Family History Conference = May 19-20 - (Virtual)

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

= 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/ 

= 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 

= 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/ 

= 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 

= 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 

= 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.