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{{FHCpage|location=Nebraska}}
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The '''Family History Center in Omaha Nebraska''' is located in the Omaha Stake Center. See Details Below.
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The '''Family History Center in Omaha Nebraska''' is located in the Omaha Stake Center. See Details Below.
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=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
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'''Location &
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'''Location & Map:'''
*'''Address:''' 14680 California St.Omaha, NE 68154
*'''Address:''' 14680 California St.Omaha, NE 68154
*'''The Family History Center has moved from Martha Street'''
*'''The Family History Center has moved from Martha Street'''
*The Family History Center is located near the intersection of 144<sup>th </sup>and Dodge. It is the building just West of the Synagogue.
*The Family History Center is located near the intersection of 144<sup>th </sup>and Dodge. It is the building just West of the Synagogue.
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*We are located on the north side of the building. Follow the signs to the Family History Center.
There are handicap accessible doors on the North side of the building and those doors are the ones you will need to enter.
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*We are located on the north side of the building. Follow the signs to the Family History Center.
There are handicap accessible doors on the North side of the building and those doors are the ones you will need to enter.
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS400US400&q=14680+California+St.&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x8793f21a88ebb083:0x59f0830db9f33651,14680+California+St,+Omaha,+NE+68154&gl=us&ei=Mdl7To6gGYvLsQK-msXbAw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBsQ8gEwAA Location on Map]
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS400US400&q=14680+California+St.&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x8793f21a88ebb083:0x59f0830db9f33651,14680+California+St,+Omaha,+NE+68154&gl=us&ei=Mdl7To6gGYvLsQK-msXbAw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBsQ8gEwAA Location on Map]
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'''Open Hours:'''
'''Open Hours:'''
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*'''Tu-W-Th:
'''9:30am-3:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm
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*'''Tu-W-Th: '''9:30am-3:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm
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*'''1st and 3rd Saturdays'''
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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*'''1st and 3rd Saturdays'''
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Closed the first Tuesday evening of each month for staff training<br>
*Closed the first Tuesday evening of each month for staff training<br>
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==== Class Schedule ====
==== Class Schedule ====
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Classes are available online.
Come to the family history center and we can help you find the online class you need.
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Classes are available online.
Come to the family history center and we can help you find the online class you need.
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We offer one-on-one tutoring on the Ancestry.com,
FamilyTree and other genealogy websites.
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We offer one-on-one tutoring on the Ancestry.com,
FamilyTree and other genealogy websites.
==== Staff Training Meetings ====
==== Staff Training Meetings ====
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:*https://familysearch.org/catalog-search
:*https://familysearch.org/catalog-search
:*This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
:*This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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:*We have
over 1,300
Microfilm on extended loan, including many from England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Sweden.
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:*We have over 1,300 Microfilm on extended loan, including many from England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Sweden.
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:*Family History Library Film ordering is now online.
Click on the attached link to use the online ordering system.
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:*Family History Library Film ordering is now online.
Click on the attached link to use the online ordering system.
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:*https://familysearch.org/films/
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:*https://familysearch.org/films/
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Software ====
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Software ====
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*'''[[FHC 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.
These websites include
Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, the Genealogist, Find my Past, Fold3.com (Footnote.com), World Vital Records, and ArkivDigital.
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*'''[[FHC 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.
These websites include Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, the Genealogist, Find my Past, Fold3.com (Footnote.com), World Vital Records, and ArkivDigital.
==== Hardware and Equipment ====
==== Hardware and Equipment ====
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:*10 wide screen computers
:*10 wide screen computers
:*10 microfilm readers, and a microfilm reader/scanner/printer ($0.10 a page)
:*10 microfilm readers, and a microfilm reader/scanner/printer ($0.10 a page)
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:*Copier/scanner/printer
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:*Copier/scanner/printer
:*Books and maps.
:*Books and maps.
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==== Staff Research Specialties ====
==== Staff Research Specialties ====
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Our family history consultants can help you with research in the following countries:
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Our family history consultants can help you with research in the following countries:
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England
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England
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Denmark
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Denmark
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Norway
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Norway
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Germany
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Germany
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Italy
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Italy
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Poland
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Poland
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Sweden
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Sweden
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United States
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United States
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We can also access experts at the Salt Lake City Family History Library to answer your questions.
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We can also access experts at the Salt Lake City Family History Library to answer your questions.
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We can assist you with the following Family History Computer Programs
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We can assist you with the following Family History Computer Programs
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FamilyTree
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FamilyTree
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RootsMagic
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RootsMagic
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Indexing
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Indexing
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The Omaha public library has excellent Omaha area genealogical information (births, deaths, marriages) and microfilm of Omaha area newspapers.
The Omaha public library has excellent Omaha area genealogical information (births, deaths, marriages) and microfilm of Omaha area newspapers.
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'''The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society''':<br>[http://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/ http://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/]<br>The GOGS has regular workshops and activities, they are very active in the community.
GOGS also has online indexes to Omaha area births, marriages, and obituaries.
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'''The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society''':<br>[http://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/ http://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/]<br>The GOGS has regular workshops and activities, they are very active in the community.
GOGS also has online indexes to Omaha area births, marriages, and obituaries.
'''The German American Society Geneaology Services''':
'''The German American Society Geneaology Services''':
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https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Research_Communities_on_Facebook
https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Research_Communities_on_Facebook
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Link to LDS Emigration and Immigraton
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Link to LDS Emigration and Immigraton
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http://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/LDS_Emigration_and_Immigration
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http://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/LDS_Emigration_and_Immigration
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
=== Volunteer at the Center ===