okay, so now the cat is out of the bag. In the Ranchos2 files [look under "members films"] area is a place where members can list their permanent films. I know that some of those films might not be exactly yours but if you could why not make a list of all the films you have "permanently" available via your family history center that have to do with Jalisco, Zacatecas or Aguascalientes and add them to the list. If all the members would do this we could possible ask for an occassional emergency* look up or maybe some general information.

For example like I was surprised to see so many baptisms for Indios from Teocaltichi on the film for Tlaltenango. It seemed as if only the indios from Teocaltichi were listed and no others. thanks,

joseph

ps: *what exactly is an emergency genealogical look up?. . .hmmm, one that you just gotta have
the answer to or you won't be able to sleep for a few days and you have exams coming up and you will have blown a whole semester of studying if you just don't get the answer you need. . .or something like that.

sgapodaca wrote:

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.

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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
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? FAX: 801-240-3718
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Background:

? Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and
assist members 
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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.
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family history 
centers each month.
? Click here to locate the nearest family history
center, or call 800-
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--- 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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