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Hello,
Due to COVID I would like to know if the images that has to be viewed at a facility will now be available on-line. There are some many organizations like Library of Congress and Archives are grants more access to data. Also, is the facility located at Camp Spring, Maryland open again on Wednesday because I can't reach anyone.
Thanks in advance
Tia
Answers
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FYI
▬ Yet another attempt to 'Comment', my previous 'Comments', have all, originally been 'posted' ...
▬ But, that said, soon after "Vanish" ...
▬ Again, I will break this 'Comment', into "Parts", in the hope, that overall, my 'Comment' is "Retained" ...
[ Part 1 ]
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Further to what 'genthusiast' has already proffered ...
FIRSTLY ...
Short Answer: 'No'; as, has been the case for the entire COVID-19 Pandemic.
Nothing, has; or, will, change, in regard to the access to "Restricted" Records/Images, other than possibly being made available at:
(1) the "Family History Library" (FHL), of the Church, in "Temple Square", Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; and/or
(2) any of the "Family History Centres" of the Church, anywhere, around the World; and/or,
(3) sometimes, any of the "Affiliate" Libraries, anywhere, around the World.
The "Reason" being, that there are TOO MANY "Record Custodians" involved; and, consequently far TOO MANY and various, "Contractual Arrangements/Agreements" between, 'FamilySearch'; and, those many various "Record Custodians".
Unfortunately, the various, "Contractual Arrangements/Agreements", would not have had, provision for anything, such as, the problems/issues caused by the Worldwide, pandemic of COVID-19.
It is easy, now, in hindsight, to sit back; and, 'question', why not; but, such is life.
NOT that, that would have made much difference; as, I am certainly many of the "Record Custodians", would not have been too keen on allowing such anyway - even, in the pandemic.
There are far too many "Commercial" interests involved (ie. Fee/Pay/Subscription Websites).
Here is a "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':
Restricted records during COVID-19 outbreak
Plus ...
The OLD (Version) "Search" (Records) page/screen used to have this "Banner":
Unfortunately, the NEW (Version) "Search" (Records) page/screen, DOES NOT, still have that "Banner".
[ End. Part 1 ]
Brett
[ Part 2, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 2 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
Bret
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FYI
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▬ Once again, yet another attempt to 'Comment', my previous 'Comments', have all, originally been 'posted'...
▬ But, that said, soon after "Vanish" ...
▬ I will break this 'Comment', into SMALLER "Parts", in the hope, that overall, my 'Comment' is "Retained" ...
==========
[ Part 1 ]
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Further to what 'genthusiast' has already proffered ...
FIRSTLY ...
Short Answer: 'No'; as, has been the case for the entire COVID-19 Pandemic.
Nothing, has; or, will, change, in regard to the access to "Restricted" Records/Images, other than possibly being made available at:
(1) the "Family History Library" (FHL), of the Church, in "Temple Square", Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; and/or
(2) any of the "Family History Centres" of the Church, anywhere, around the World; and/or,
(3) sometimes, any of the "Affiliate" Libraries, anywhere, around the World.
The "Reason" being, that there are TOO MANY "Record Custodians" involved; and, consequently far TOO MANY and various, "Contractual Arrangements/Agreements" between, 'FamilySearch'; and, those many various "Record Custodians".
Unfortunately, the various, "Contractual Arrangements/Agreements", would not have had, provision for anything, such as, the problems/issues caused by the Worldwide, pandemic of COVID-19.
It is easy, now, in hindsight, to sit back; and, 'question', why not; but, such is life.
NOT that, that would have made much difference; as, I am certainly many of the "Record Custodians", would not have been too keen on allowing such anyway - even, in the pandemic.
There are far too many "Commercial" interests involved (ie. Fee/Pay/Subscription Websites).
Here is a "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':
Restricted records during COVID-19 outbreak
[ End. Part 1 ]
Brett
[ Part 2, follows ... ]
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[ Part 2 ]
Plus ...
The OLD (Version) "Search" (Records) page/screen used to have this "Banner":
Unfortunately, the NEW (Version) "Search" (Records) page/screen, DOES NOT, still have that "Banner".
[ End. Part 2 ]
Brett
[ Part 3, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
Suitland Maryland Family History Centre ...
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[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
.
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[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
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[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
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[ Part 4 ]
OR ...
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
[ End. Part 4 ]
Brett
ps: Hopefully, ... The End ...
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[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
.
0 -
[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
.
0 -
[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
.
0 -
[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
.
0 -
[ Part 4 ]
OR ...
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
[ End. Part 4 ]
Brett
ps: Hopefully, ... The End ...
.
0 -
[ Part 4 ]
OR ...
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
[ End. Part 4 ]
Brett
ps: Hopefully, ... The End ...
.
0 -
[ Part 4 ]
OR ...
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
[ End. Part 4 ]
Brett
ps: Hopefully, ... The End ...
.
0 -
[ Part 3 ]
SECONDLY ...
As to the Suitland Maryland Family History Center at, 5300 Auth Road, Camp Springs, Maryland, USA ...
Which can be found in:
https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/
[ End. Part 3 ]
Brett
[ Part 4, to follow ... ]
.
0 -
[ Part 4 ]
OR ...
Through, their Web page/screen, in 'FamilySearch':
https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Suitland_Maryland_Family_History_Center
You will NEED to contact the "Family History Centre" directly by either, Telephone; and/or, E-mail.
Telephone: 1-301-423-8294 ... (I believe, if you're calling from within USA, you would dispense with that leading '1')
E-mail (Nowadays): MD_Suitland@familyhistorymail.org
Please be aware ...
That you SHOULD make contact with that particular "Family History Centre" (FHC), in the first instance; BEFORE, you go there, to make certain that:
(1) they are OPEN (and, of course, WHEN, they are they are open ); and,
.... [ "Family History Centres", are operating, according to, their local jurisdiction, regarding COVID-19 ]
.... (ie. Some "Family History Centres", have REOPENED; whereas, some remain CLOSED ... ]
(2) that their "FHC Portal" is working (and, functioning)
.... [ Some "Family History Centres" are still having problems with the "FHC Portal", since the recent Upgrade ]
FINALLY ...
I hope that this also may help/assist, somewhat.
[ End. Part 4 ]
Brett
ps: Hopefully, ... The End ...
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