Hey Al, 

Do you know the address for this FHC? I tried to look for it on 
Familysearch.org but I cannot retrieve it.

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, Alberto Duarte <albertodua@y...> 
wrote:
> If you live in Los Angeles or the surrounding towns,
> the LDS Family Center in Westwood (near UCLA) is also
> excellent.  They have tons of microfilm from Mexico.
> 
> Alberto.
> 
> --- sgapodaca <sgapodaca@y...> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > That is not silly at all. I believe this is one of
> > the best gifts you 
> > can give to yourself. I myself wanted to go to Salt
> > Lake City in 
> > several occasions, but I just haven't had the time. 
> > 
> > According to some nice people that I met at a Family
> > History Center a 
> > while back, you can just go to the Family History
> > Library and check 
> > all the films they have there. However, it is a good
> > idea to call 
> > them in advance just to make sure that some specific
> > films you are 
> > looking forward to check are there. They could be at
> > another FHC in 
> > the US at this time, but of course, if you have
> > several surnames and 
> > locations to research, I believe that a trip to Salt
> > Lake City is 
> > worth it. Well, that is just my opinion. I am sure
> > that other members 
> > from this group will reply to your message and tell
> > you what they 
> > think about your trip.
> > 
> > ABOUT THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY
> >  
> >      
> >  
> > 
> > Family History Library Building: 
> > 
> > ? Located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake
> > City, Utah, 84150-
> > 3400
> > ? Dedicated October 23, 1985
> > ? 142,000 square feet on five floors
> > ? Humidity, temperature, and lighting designed to
> > protect the 
> > collection from deterioration
> > ? Public phone number: 801-240-2584 or 800-346-6044
> > ? FAX: 801-240-3718
> > ? E-mail: Click here to send us an e-mail
> > ? Website: www.familysearch.org
> > 
> > Background:
> > 
> > ? Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and
> > assist members 
> > of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
> > with their family 
> > history and genealogical research
> > ? Largest library of its kind in the world
> > ? Open to the general public at no charge
> > ? Visited by an estimated 1,900 patrons or more each
> > day
> > 
> > Records Collection:
> > 
> > ? The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of
> > microfilmed 
> > genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000
> > books, serials, and 
> > other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 700 electronic
> > resources.
> > ? The Ancestral File database contains more than 36
> > million names 
> > that are linked into families. 
> > ? The International Genealogical Index database
> > contains 
> > approximately 600 million names of deceased
> > individuals. An addendum 
> > to the International Genealogical Index contains an
> > additional 125 
> > million names. These names have been patron
> > submitted or extracted 
> > from thousands of original birth, christening and
> > marriage records.
> > ? The Pedigree Resource File database contains over
> > 80 million names 
> > that are linked into families.
> > ? Records available are from the United States,
> > Canada, the British 
> > Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
> > ? In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an
> > average of 4,100 
> > rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic
> > resources.
> > ? A majority of the records contain information
> > about persons who 
> > lived before 1930.
> > ? Approximately 200 cameras are currently
> > microfilming records in 
> > over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over
> > 110 countries, 
> > territories, and possessions.
> > 
> > Patron Resources:
> > 
> > ? 202 patron computers
> > ? 509 microfilm readers
> > ? 36 microfiche readers
> > ? 28 microfilm and microfiche copiers
> > ? 4 microfilm scanners
> > ? 15 book copiers
> > ? Seating capacity for 396 at tables
> > ? Orientation and research classes
> > 
> > Personnel:
> > 
> > ? Currently 125 full-time and part-time professional
> > staff
> > ? Approximately 400 trained volunteers
> > 
> > Family History Centers:
> > 
> > ? Family history centers are branches of the Family
> > History Library.
> > ? Over 4,000 family history centers operate in more
> > than 88 countries.
> > ? Local family history centers are staffed by
> > helpful volunteers.
> > ? About 100,000 rolls of microfilm are circulated to
> > family history 
> > centers each month.
> > ? Click here to locate the nearest family history
> > center, or call 800-
> > 346-6044 in the United States and Canada. 
> > 
> >   
> >  
> > 
> > --- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, Alicia Carrillo
> > <alliecar@p...> wrote:
> > > 
> > > This may seem like a silly question to some, but
> > for my birthday in 
> > March, I plan on gifting myself a trip to Salt Lake
> > City to do some 
> > genealogical research. My question to those who are
> > experienced at 
> > this is, do you need to request and reserve your
> > film there ahead of 
> > time? or can you just arrive and make the request at
> > the time of 
> > arrival?
> > > 
> > > Thanks for your help and if there's anything else
> > I should know 
> > before I go, it would be great to glean that from
> > this group.
> > > 
> > > Muchas Gracias, Alicia..................
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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