
             Library Services of the Mormon Family History Library
                             Salt Lake City, Utah



                            FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY


    The Family History Library has the world's largest and most complete
    collection of genealogical information.  You may use its records and
    resources without charge.

    The library was founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and
    assist people in tracing their family lines.  In 1938 the library began
    gathering and preserving genealogical records on microfilm.  Over 100
    microfilm cameras are now filming in 45 countries.


    LOCATION

    The Family History Library is located at 35 North West Temple Street,
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84150.  This is directly west of Temple Square in
    the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.


    HOURS

    Monday...........................................7:30 A.M. -  6:00 P.M.
    Tuesday-Friday...................................7:30 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
    Saturday.........................................7:30 A.M. -  5:00 P.M.


    HOLIDAYS

    The Family History Library will be closed on the following holidays in
    1987:

    New Year's Day......................................Thursday, 1 January
    Memorial Day.............................................Monday, 25 May
    Independence Day.......................................Saturday, 4 July
    Pioneer Day.............................................Friday, 24 July
    Labor Day...........................................Monday, 7 September
    Thanksgiving Day..................................Thursday, 26 November
    Christmas Eve.....................................Thursday, 24 December
                                                          (after 4:30 P.M.)
    Christmas...........................................Friday, 25 December
                                                      Saturday, 26 December
    New Year's Eve....................................Thursday, 31 December
                                                          (after 4:30 P.M.)

           NOTE:  Since these dates may be from a previous year by the time you
read this, it would be a good idea to check with the local LDS church before
planning & leaving on your trip.  Otherwise, you may find that the library is
closed when you arrive.


    BRANCH FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARIES

    Most research materials in the library are also available through more
    than 700 branch family history libraries in the United States, Canada,
    and 38 other countries.  A list of their addresses is available upon
    request.



                                THE COLLECTION


    MICROFILM COLLECTION

    Over 1.4 million rolls of microfilmed records are available through the
    library.  Copies of these films also circulate to branch family history
    libraries.


    BOOK COLLECTION

    Over 165,000 books are available for you to use here in the library.


    GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY CATALOG (GLC)

    A microfiche catalog of the Family History Library's collection is
    located on each floor of the library.


    INTERNATIONAL GENEALOGICAL INDEX (IGI)

    This index lists births, christenings, and marriages of more than 88
    million deceased persons.  A complete copy of the index is on the main
    floor.  Partial copies of the index are on each of the other floors.



                                   SERVICES


    LIBRARY ORIENTATION

    A 15 minute slide program and a brief guided tour will help you learn
    how to use the library.  The slide show begins every 7 to 10 minutes in
    the Exhibit Room near the entrance to the library.  A booklet that
    explains how to use the library is also available at the copy centers
    on each floor.


    RESEARCH HELP

    Trained staff members will help you do your own genealogical research.
    They will consult with you about your research problems and show you
    how to use the library's records and research aids.


    RESEARCH PAPERS

    Papers describing how to do genealogical research in specific areas of
    the world are available.  A list of these papers can be obtained at
    information counters.


    LIBRARY CLASSES

    Each month research experts offer classes in genealogical research.
    Schedules are available at information counters throughout the library.


    CORRESPONDENCE

    Correspondence that can be answered briefly is welcomed by the library,
    but the staff cannot do detailed research.  When asking questions,
    please be brief and give specific names, dates, and places.


    PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH

    A list of professional genealogists who provide research assistance for
    a fee is available.  These genealogists have completed the library's
    accreditation program.


    COPY SERVICES

    You can photocopy any of the materials in the library that are not
    copyrighted.  The cost is 5 cents for each copy from a book and 10
    cents for each copy from a microfilm or microfiche.  Self-service copy
    machines are located in copy centers on each floor of the library.


    FOOD SERVICES

    A snackroom and vending machines are on the main floor of the library.
    Food and drinks may not be brought into other areas of the library.



                                     GIFTS

    Gifts of genealogical records and family histories are welcomed.
    Please write or contact the Acquisitions Unit on the third floor of the
    library.



                             GENEALOGICAL SUPPLIES

    Pedigree charts, Family Group Record forms, and other supplies can be
    obtained from:

    -Copy Centers on each floor of the library.
    -Salt Lake Distribution Center, 1999 West 1700 South, Salt Lake City,
     UT 84104.
    -Local bookstores.



                                 LIBRARY RULES

    While this is a private library, we offer its use to the public with
    the understanding that those who use the collection abide by all the
    guidelines, rules, and regulations governing such use.  Your attention
    to these rules will help ensure continued access to the library and its
    contents.

     1.  You may take up to five rolls of microfilm from the cabinets at
         any given time.  Please refile the microfilm you use.

     2.  If the library is busy and you expect to be away from a microfilm
         reader for more than twenty minutes, take your materials with you
         so someone else can use the machine.  Materials left at an unused
         reader for more than twenty minutes may be removed by a library
         attendant.

     3.  You may take up to five books from the shelves at any given time.
         Please return books to the red shelves at the end of the stacks
         where they were found.

     4.  Use extra care when handling books and other research materials.

     5.  Keep personal belongings with you at all times.  The library is
         not responsible for items that are lost or stolen.

     6.  Please maintain a quite atmosphere for research study.

     7.  Children under twelve must be kept under the control of their
         parents.

     8.  When using photocopy equipment, please limit yourself to five
         copies when others are waiting.

     9.  Food and drinks are not permitted in the library, except in the
         snack room.

    10.  Smoking is not permitted in the building or on the grounds.


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                          LDS Church Records
                            LaVona L. Ness


I. Computer File Index - see LDSCFI.TXT

II. Temple Records Index Bureau (TIB) - an index of individual LDS 
Temple endowments performed for living and deceased persons up to 
1970.  It contains over 30 million reference cards.  Usually gives 
dates of baptism, endowment, and sometimes sealing.  Reference to 
Family Group Records in main section of FGRA. Xeroxed copies can be 
obtained from the Genealogical Department by person or by 
correspondence.  Fee charged.  There is a Temple Ordinance Index 
Request form for this purpose.

III. Family Group Record Archives (FGRA)* 

A. Main Section - over 7 million family group records submitted for 
processing since 1942.  Xeroxed copies may be obtained by using the 
Temple Ordinance Index Request form.  Fee charged.  Use in person at 
the Genealogical Department in Salt Lake City or order by microfilm at 
your branch LDS Genealogical Library. 

B. Patron's Section - about 1 million alphabetized family group 
records.  Contains family group records submitted for filing only.  
Prepared mainly by LDS Church members under the 3 & 4 generation 
program (1964 to present).  The Genealogical Department has not 
verified the information on these sheets.


IV. Card Indexes to Miscellaneous Records

A. Surname Card Index - index of names of persons compiled from parts 
of books, or records and other such sources in the Library of the 
Genealogical Department.

B. Early Church Information Card Index - approximately 1840 - early 
1900s.  Names of persons compiled from various LDS Church and early 
Utah records.

C. Marriage License Card Index or Misc. Marriage Index.  Names 
compiled from marriage license records in some county courthouses in 
Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.  Late 1800s to early 1900s.


V. Deceased Members File

A. 1941 to Present* - contains original copy of church membership 
certificates for deceased members.

B. 1825-1895* - record of deceased members of the Scandinavian 
mission.

C. Obituary Card Index* - index to obituaries appearing in the Salt 
Lake Tribune and Deseret News.  Deseret News newspapers have been 
microfilmed also.




VI. Emigration and Immigration Records

A. Utah Immigration Card Index* - Crossing the Plains Index.  Index to 
pioneer immigrants to Utah, 1847-1886.  Alphabetized.  Most pioneers 
were LDS but some were not.

B. European Emigration Card Index* - Crossing the Ocean Card Index.  
Index to persons who emigrated from European countries 1849-1925.  
Majority were LDS.  Not all people from all Emigration Registers are 
in this index.  For list see "Register of LDS Church Records" by 
Jaussi and Chaston, pp 60-62.

C. Emigration Registers of the British Mission - 1849-1885, 1899-1925*.  
Compiled by the LDS Church agent at Liverpool England Emigration 
Office.

D. Emigration Register of Continental Europe - 1853-1886, 1901-1932*
        Scandinavian Mission* 1853-1886, 1901-1920
        Netherlands Mission* 1904-1914
        Swedish Mission* 1905-1932

E. Persons indebted to the Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company - 1850-
1877*.  Persons who immigrated to Great Salt Lake Valley from various 
parts of U.S. and from foreign countries with financial aid from the 
P.E. Fund Company.


VII. LDS Church Membership Records

A. Membership Card Index* 1837-1900.  An index to early LDS Church  
ward and branch membership record books - over 400 wards and branches,  
Majority from British Mission.  Also known as Minnie Margetts File.

B. Bishops Report of 1852* - Register of names of heads of households 
residing in various wards as of 28 December 1852.  See "Register of 
LDS Church Records", p. 73 for list of wards.  There is an index to 
this report.

C. Records of Members* - 1840s to 1941.  Bound volumes dating back 
nearly to the beginning of the Church.  See "Register of the LDS 
Church Records", pp. 113-339 for an alphabetical listing of wards, 
branches & districts, missions.  Records vital information and Church 
ordinance data.  Data varies according to time period.  For geographic 
listing of branches, wards, districts & missions, see "Register of LDS 
Church Records", pp 74-111.  See "Record of Members File and the Ward, 
Stake & Mission Historical File"* for information on ward name and 
boundary changes.  Membership records 1941 to present are restricted 
as to availability.  The original is at the individual's ward and a 
copy at the Membership Department in Salt Lake City.  
     Form E Annual Report* 1907-1948 (Wards & Stakes) - a record of 
"action taken" in each Ward or Stake (births, blessing, baptisms, 
confirmations, marriages, priesthood ordinations, deaths, divorces, 
excommunications, missionaries, etc.
     Form 42-FP Annual Report * (Missions) - This report is the same 
as Form E above except from 1911-1955 lists of persons emigrating to 
stakes are included.


VIII. LDS Church Census Records*

A. 1914,1920,1925,1930, and 1935 - arranged as one collection but      
microfilmed in two sections.
B. 1940 - microfilmed in three sections.
C. 1950 - when first filmed a lot of cards were misfiled so it was 
later refiled and filmed with 1955 and 1960.
     

IX. Church Historical Records

A. The Journal History of the LDS Church and Index - 1830 to present.  
Collection of over 1,000 loose leaf type books, compiled as 
manuscripts and filed in Church Historian's Office.  Accounts of 
certain LDS members and important historical events regarding the 
church.  In chronological order.  The period 1830-1870 has been 
microfilmed and is available by special permission at Church 
Historian's Office.  There is an index but it is not microfilmed.

B. Priesthood Quorum Records - 1835 to present.  Contains Quorum  
membership rolls, minutes historical accounts, gatherings, 
ordinations, etc.  Information varies and is most complete for 
Seventies Quorums.  First ninety quorums of Seventy are on film*.  
Some are indexed.

C. Patriarchal Blessings Card Index* - 1833 to present.  Alphabetical 
by surname.  Index card includes only genealogical data given in 
blessing.  Microfilm copy made in 1963.

D. Missionary Records - 1830 to present (parts are microfilmed).  
Records of names of persons who have served full0-time missions.  In 
chronological order.  Parts microfilmed are Missionary REcords 1830-
1950 and Index 1860-1894.

E. Vital Registration*.  The following records and their indexes for 
the Salt Lake area have been microfilmed: 
     Salt Lake City deaths and stillbirths 1848-1950
     SAlt Lake County deaths 1897-1950
     Salt Lake County Coroners Reports 1858-1881
     Salt Lake City births 1890-1950
     Salt Lake County Marriages 1887-1965

F. LDS Delayed Birth Certificates - Issued to members by Church 
Historian's Office by request using church records for data.  Not 
microfilmed.  At Church Historian's Office.

G. Miscellaneous Records - Biographies, autobiographies, journals, 
diaries, letters, documents, photographs, newspapers & periodicals, & 
LDS School records.  Many are available at Church Historian's Office 
to those who identify themselves and state in detail the purpose of 
their search.


X. Temple Ordinance Records

A. Baptisms for the Dead*
     Pre-Nauvoo and Nauvoo Temple . . . . . . . . . . . 1840-1845
     Nauvoo File (index for those whom vicarious
       baptisms were performed at Nauvoo & Index  
       for those who were proxies) 
     Endowment House .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1867-1876
     St. George Temple  . (includes Index to heirs) . . 1877-1952
     Logan Temple . . . . (includes index to heirs) . . 1884-1956
     Manti Temple . . . . (includes index to heirs) . . 1880-1957
     Mesa Temple  . . . . (includes index to heirs) . . 1927-1957
     Salt Lake Temple . . (includes index to heirs) . . 1893-1950
     Hawaiian Temple  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1919-1958
     Alberta Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923-1958
     Idaho Falls Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945-1957

B. Endowments for the Dead - see TIB Section or "Register of LDS 
Church Records", pp. 380-389.

C. Sealings of Couples - see CFI section or see "Register of LDS 
Church Records", pp. 390-91.

D. Sealings of Families (no church-wide index or no master index 
within each temple).  A few early Salt Lake Temple sealings of 
families are indexed in TIB.  Many indexes in each temple - some are 
filmed:
     Index to Logan Temple .. . . . .1884-1942*
     Index to Salt Lake Temple. . . .1893-1923*

E. Card Index to Heirs* - up to 1941.  Temple ordinances performed for 
deceased individuals may be indexed by the name of deceased but are 
generally indexed by name of the heir.  Heir - often the oldest male 
member of family or first individual to join the Church.  His name was 
often used as heir long after his death.  Heir was often the proxy in 
earlier records.


XI. Research Papers - Papers or booklets prepared by the Research 
Department of the Genealogical Department as aids to research in 
countries of major genealogical interest.  Like having a professional 
researcher at one's elbow.  Branch Libraries have complete set for 
your use, or you can order individual papers from the Genealogical 
Department.  Over 156 Research Papers available.


XII. Accredited Researchers - Researchers who have been accredited by 
the Genealogical Department for work in the records of your area of 
interest.  Arrangements should be made with one of your choosing and 
fees established.  Lists of Accredited Researchers may be acquired 
from the Genealogical Department or any of the Branch Libraries.


XIII. Pedigree Survey - Done by Research Department of the 
Genealogical Department for a fee.


XIV. Royalty and Nobility Lines - If you run into or think you have 
run into a royal line or nobility, contact the: Research Department of 
Royalty & Nobility, Genealogical Department.


(*) available on microfilm. 

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Message #183
Date: 11 Jun 87  14:57:30
From: Brian Mavrogeorge on 107/102, BillBoard of NY MetroNet, New York NY
To:   All on 150/190, Chemist's Com of First State, Wilmington DE
Subj: Productive library trips

Plan - organize - plan - organize- etc.
You want to make sure you sue your time, money and energy to achieve the 
best results.  First you must be sure to do all that is possible in your 
local area.  Then you need to organize and outline your goals, sources, 
alternatives, and materials.

A.  Talk to someone who has been to the libary to get an insiders view of 
what is there (e.g. how many readers and how early do I have to be there to 
get one).  Write the library.  Determine days and hours open, make 
necessary reservations.  LEarn about nearby accomodations - parking - 
eating facilities.  Ask for a guide of the library's holdings and for 
specific guidance in your interest area.

B. But before you go get as mush info as you can locally.  Check the IGI, 
censuses, local genealogical library shelf list, indexes (DAR, Genealog. 
Periodical Annual Index, Amer Gen Bio Index), send for any 
birth/marriage/death certificates that might lead to a specific research 
target, study maps/local history/migration trails/topograph of your target 
areas, consider allied families to pursue for wills, probate dealings, 
Bible records, etc that could include your lines.

C.  Still before you leave -- analyse your family and assess what data you 
need:  prepare "working" family group sheetsand accompanying "analysis 
sheets" with specific needs written down and possible sources to search for 
the answers.  Group fmailies in the same locality in a folder or binder, 
ready to take to the library.  Obtain titles and call numbers of the 
sources you found you wanted from the ana;ysis sheets. Enter these on 
"surname target summary sheets".  Please these in your folder that you will 
take to the library also.  Avoid repeating previous serches.  List extracts 
on an "extract idex" sheet.  IF you're jsut getting started, list all 
extracts on a surname on one index sheet.  If you have many extracts of a 
surname, segregate them under cetegories (census, cemetery, church records, 
land records, militray, probate, vital records, etc).  It may be helpful to 
make a master list of all film numbers and call numbers you have searched 
for quick reference.  Have alternative lines and strategies ready if you 
get stumped on one line, area, or type of record.  If may be useful to take 
along your extract file foler in case you need to refer back to a 
previousextract.  By placing your grouped locality surnames in two or three 
binders rather than one large on it is easy to take to the library only 
those lines being work that day.

D. Hurray -- you are now at the library!!  Take your binder/foler with your 
outlined goals, etc and obtain a reading machine.  THEN go to the computer 
GLC and printout any useful material.  Then continue with your goals.  That 
evening analyze your printout for anything new that you can add to your 
search efforts the next day or so.  Set your day 2 goals.  What if you find 
a "goldmine" film?  Weigh the pros and cons of taking the time to read it 
there or ordering it to read at your local
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Message #184
Date: 11 Jun 87  15:10:11
From: Brian Mavrogeorge on 107/102, BillBoard of NY MetroNet, New York NY
To:   All on 150/190, Chemist's Com of First State, Wilmington DE
Subj: Productive library trip

continuing -- re the "goldmine" film.  Weight the pros and cons of taking 
the time to read it there or ordering it to read at your local LDS branch 
library.  IF it might change your research strategies while there, make 
copies and study them that night for the next day's efforts.  Then set your 
goals.

  I hope that a couple of things come through --- spend time preparing a 
list of what you want to find out and then plan a strategy for getting that 
information.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to have the names of places where things 
took place.  If you haven't at least learned the names of the counties then 
start again at the beginning.  Do not try to start research first thing in 
the morning and go all the way till the library closes.  You must leave 
time in the evening to review what you found out during the day and plan 
for the next day's research.

  I have made a couple of reserch trips to SLC and will tell you ahead of 
time what will happen -- on the last day you are there, 5 minutes before 
you absolutely must leave, you will find that "goldmine" film you have been 
searching for.. happens all the time!!
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