Nogales Arizona Family History Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library. |
We are a small Family History Center located in Nogales, Arizona, not far from the US-Mexico Border. We are open to all residents of Santa Cruz County, and other interested visitors. We have an enthusiastic staff who are trained to assist in your search for your family and roots. We look forward to visiting with you!
Language: English
Location & Map:
- 621 West Green Place, Nogales, AZ 85621 United States
- Enter through the west doorway
- We are the first door on the left.
- Location Map
- 621 West Green Place, Nogales, AZ 85621 United States
Phone: 520 343-0346
E-mail: bjdanner43@gmail.com
Open Hours:
- Wednesday 6:30pm -8:00pm
- or By appointment
Holiday Schedule:
- We are closed holidays unless prior arrangements have been made.
Contents
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events:
Class Schedule: "Using FamilySearch"-- Classes taught every Sunday 10:15-11:00
Staff Training
- Meetings as announced
Center Resources
Collections
- The Center also has genealogical journals from a variety of states, Books covering family histories in the United States and Mexico and other resources
Databases and Software
- Family History Center 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. <u
- Hardware and Equipment
- We have 10 computers, 2 printers, and 2 microfilm readers available to use in finding your ancestors, as well as an extensive collection of microfilm covering Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Europe. Other films can be ordered as needed
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
Many staff members are bilingual in English and Spanish, and experienced in researching individuals and families in the United States, Mexico, Great Britian, Northern and Eastern Europe.
Staff members are trained in use of FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, family search wiki, family search forums, Family Search indexing and other online search engines.
Resources in the Local Area
The Tumacacori National Park has done extensive research of the early records of the Santa Cruz Valley area and the Pimeria Alta in Mexico and Arizona. These records are available on line through Mission2000, a National Park site. See link below Other resosurces:
Museum of the Pimeria Alta, located in Nogales, Arizona
The Nogales Public Library
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.
Links www.nps.gov/tuma/historyculture/mission-2000.htm
Volunteer at the Center
Contact temple and family history consultant - center if you are interested in serving as a volunteer.
