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City Creek Center

This mall is handy to researchers at the Family History Library.

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FamilySearch

FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history. The site is free for everyone to use.

FamilySearch - Search Historical Records

Before heading to Salt Lake City for research be sure you have checked everything they already have online so that you don't want time accessing those records during your time at the Family History Library.

FamilySearch Catalog

Before heading to Salt Lake City for research access the catalog from home and pre-plan what you will do while at the Family History Library.

FamilySearch Wiki - Family History Library

Before heading to Salt Lake City learn all about the Family History Library.

FamilySearch Wiki - Genealogical Society of Utah

FamilySearch Wiki - Photoduplication Services

Photoduplication is a service provided to FamilySearch patrons who would like copies of records or pages in books that can be found in the Family History Library. Please read through this page before making a request.

Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research

A book by J. Carlyle Parker.

Guide To LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah

A JewishGen InfoFile.

Harmon's Neighborhood Grocery

This store is closest to the FHL in Salt Lake City and handy for any researcher staying in town.

Hotels and Travel in Utah

National Genealogical Society - Research Trips

Sponsored research trips to three noteworthy genealogical research destinations, including Salt Lake City, Fort Wayne, Indiana and Washington D.C. Online orientation for preparation prior to the trip.

Salt Lake Christmas Tour

Led by Leland K. Meitzler, Donna Potter Phillips and Bill Balter.

Salt Lake City Here We Come!

Salt Lake Plaza Hotel

Right next door to the Family History Library.

The Gateway Mall

This mall is handy to researchers at the Family History Library.

Using the LDS Library - Your Guide to Using the Family History Library and FamilySearch.org

Revised to cover features in the newly reconfigured FamilySearch, with separate pages that cover searching the records collection and searching the catalog.

Utah Transit Authority - Trax

This is a convenient transportation option for getting around Salt Lake City. Perfect for researchers staying in town.