Genealogy Research At The
Los Angeles Family History Library

10741 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90025
MAP and DIRECTIONS
Telephone 310-474-9990
or 310-474-2202

Revised 26 April 2013 by Jon Schweitzer.
This web site is not associated with any
Family History Center or Family History Library or
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
LAFHL HOURS
Monday, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM to 9 PM
Closed Sunday

LAFHL

NEW LAFHL WEB SITE
THE NEW OFFICIAL LAFHL SITE is at https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Los_Angeles_Family_History_Library

THE OLD OFFICIAL LAFHL WEB SITE is at http://www.lafhl.org/index.htm

I am NOT the Webmaster for the NEW LAFHL website.

I am still the Webmaster for the OLD LAFHL website.

The Newest FAMILYSEARCH Website with images to view is at: https://familysearch.org/search

NEW Complete FamilySearch Research HERE

NEW Search the new FamilySearch IGI HERE. More information is HERE.

NEW Free SLC Photoduplication Services HERE

NEW Home Sources for Genealogy Information

NEW FILM/FICHE ORDERING PROCEDURES There are now new procedures for ordering microfilm/microfiche. All film/fiche orders must be made by the patrons using on-line ordering and patrons will be able to order from home. If patrons need help, information and instructions will be given by the staff at the LAFHL. The website for ordering the film/fiche is at: https://www.familysearch.org/films/ Patrons without an account will need to create an account at the "Sign In" at the upper right at https://www.familysearch.org/films/
LAFHL will not be ordering any film/fiche from 2 August 2011 forward.

NEW There is now unsecured wireless Wi-FI service in the LAFHL.

The inventories of LAFHL film and fiche are up to date at Film and Fiche by Number Search

The inventories of LAFHL books, film, fiche and maps are up to date at Book, Film, Fiche and maps Content Search

LAFHL Computer Resources - most computers

LAFHL Computer Resources - 5 computers for DOS programs

LAFHL Holdings and Resources

LAFHL Floor Plan

Maps at the LAFHL

LAFHL Consultants and Teachers

ANCESTRY.COM IS BACK! Better than ever! See more at information

ONLINE DATABASES AT THE LAFHL See more at information

Heritage Quest (H.Q.) is now available Free online at the LAFHL
See this link about how to research H.Q.. http://www.lafhl.org/hqresearch.htm
H.Q. has all 1790 - 1930 census images online.

Scottish Research at the LAFHL - Censuses and Administration Districts

LAFHL Rules and Procedures

Instructions For The Beginning Genealogist at the LAFHL

Latin American Microfilms at the LAFHL

Removed from the LAFHL
76 Red 3-Ring Self Help Notebooks
"F" Special Microfilms at the LAFHL
CD Collection by Locality
CD Collection by Subject
Census Index Books - MOST OF THEM

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Genealogy Research In The Los Angeles Area

Guide For Genealogy Research At UCLA

The wonderful Heritage Quest website with it's U.S. Census resources and more may NOW be accessed from the Los Angeles CITY Public Library's (LAPL) website at: http://databases.lapl.org/ You need a Los Angeles CITY Public Library card number to access the Heritage Quest website. Scroll down and click on HeritageQuest Online. Enter your card number and the last 4 digits of your phone number you have on file with the LAPL, Enter and chose Search Census or something else.

You can also use Heritage Quest at home if you have LA COUNTY Public Library card at http://colapublib.org/periodicals/ Look under "Genealogy" to find and click on "Heritage Quest". Enter your 13 digit (no spaces) card number and proceed.

The great Sanborn Maps for only California cities may be accessed from the Los Angeles City Public Library's website at: http://databases.lapl.org/ You need a Los Angeles City Public Library card number to access the maps. Scroll down and click on Sanborn Maps 1867-1970. Enter your card number and the last 4 digits of your phone number you have on file with the LAPL, Click Browse Maps and select California, Select City and Select Date. Select State Search the sheets for the street and address. Suggest you use city directories to find the address. For the best printed copy I suggest you do not choose "Print Current View" but choose "Download Map" and print the Acrobat Reader PDF image or right mouse click on the image and "Save Picture As" to a file and print. If you need the free Acrobat Reader to read PDF files you can download it at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

City Directories on Microfilm at the LAPL

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The Newest FAMILYSEARCH Website with images to view is at: https://familysearch.org/search

FamilySearch Wiki Research Advice

Sources Of Genealogical Information

U.S. Census Research

FamilySearch Indexing Projects - All patrons are invited to participate. They will take the place of Ancestry.com and will be free to everyone online. See the information HERE. You must have Broadband and XP, Vista or 7.

"Computer Internet Security" made by me is at http://www.encinojon.com/comintsec/ Learn how to install the security you need in your computer. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.

PAF 2.31, 3 and 4 users may wish to upgrade to PAF 4 and/or 5. PAF 2.31 users should upgrade to PAF 4 and then PAF 5. See http://www.uvtagg.org/classes/pafhelps.pdf for more details. You may also download these free PAF 4 and 5 programs from the Salt Lake Website.

Best Genealogy Web Sites
Top 100 Most Popular Genealogy Websites and
Family Tree Magazine's Site 101 Best Websites for 2011 at http://familytreemagazine.com/article/101-Best-Websites-2011 and the NEW Great Genealogy Research Site

NEW - Best Blog Sites
BlogFinder

http://www.geneamusings.com/search/label/BestofGeneaBlogs

Civil War Photographs Online Catalog is explained at http://eogn.typepad.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2004/07/american_civil_.html#more

WWII Army Enlistments Online Searchable Database of 9+ million names is explained http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=8742 and linked to http://aad.archives.gov/aad/series-list.jsp?cat=WR26.

VA Offers On-Line Nationwide Gravesite Locator
"More than 3 million records showing where veterans have been buried in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries are now available online. The innovation will make it easy for anyone with Internet access to search for the gravesite locations of deceased family members and friends." You can access this resource by using the link "The National Grave Locator" on the left at http://www.cem.va.gov/

The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) website with GLO Records is at http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/

The Sites with the Latest Genealogy News
http://eogn.typepad.com/
http://genealogy.about.com/
http://www.topix.net/hobbies/genealogy/
Other Helpful Web Sites
General
Ship Research
Cyndi's List Of Genealogy Sites On The Internet
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service (Salt Lake Web Site)
Find Living Persons
Using A Digital Camera For Genealogy Images

Online Classes
Beginning Genealogy
Social Security Research
Newspaper Research
Genealogy Research By Mail
Finding Birthplaces and Parents
Computer Internet Security Class
Land Research - U.S. Class
DAR Research Class
Genealogy Research On The Web Class
Military Research U.S. Class
PC Computer System Care And Maintenance Class
Royalty, Nobility And Medieval Research Class
Web Site Design For Beginners Class
Web Site Design - Intermediate Class
Web Site Design - Advanced Class

Computers and Internet
Buying a Computer
Copy and Transfer Genealogy Data Using a Split Screen
Publishing your Family History on the Internet
Fix PC Computers
Computer Internet Security
eBay Buying Hints
Finding And Choosing An ISP and Website Hosting
How to Add Sources Efficiently To A Genealogy Program
Money Saving Hints For Inkjet Printers And Refilling Cartridges
Free Downloading Of PAF 5 Genealogy Program
Webmastering

Genealogy Papers
Twenty Ways To Avoid Genealogical Grief
Boring Genealogist Versus Good Genealogist
Sending A "Not to Exceed" Check
The Genealogy Garbage Collector
The Family Treasure Chest
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