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Fairbanks Alaska NOT open

Amy Burris1
Amy Burris1 ✭
October 28, 2024 edited March 3 in FamilySearch Center

The Fairbanks Alaska Family history center is not open, and hasn't been open in a few years. Online says they are still open. I went there to confirm (again) that it is closed before I asked in this forum. There is no sign on the door, and no one answers the phone. The nearest Family History Center is over 300 miles away.

I heard a rumor that all the books inside were sent to Salt Lake City.

I am interested in looking at a file shown on the website, but it says I need to be at the library to view it. Are there any alternatives for me, aside from traveling?

I also thought my local city library would have access if I logged into their wifi, but it did not work.

The file is Film # 008799397 in case that is needed to answer the question.

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  • Restricted Film
  • Family History Library
  • Viewing films
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  • MaureenE123
    MaureenE123 ✭✭✭✭✭
    October 28, 2024

    I am not connected with FamilySearch and am not a LDS Church member.

    The message I get for Film # 008799397 is

    To view these images do one of the following:

    • Access the site at a FamilySearch Center.
    • Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate library.

    Perhaps you could try and persuade your local City library to apply to become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. However, it appears this would have to happen in the future, as no new applications are being processed currently.

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-we-become-an-affiliate-library

    Perhaps someone who visits a FamilySearch Center or Affiliate Library may be able to help.

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  • Thomas, Robert David_2
    Thomas, Robert David_2 mod
    March 3

    @Amy Burris1 Have you checked Cyndi's List. The have a live of volunteers who could help you.

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