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Family History Library

35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
801-240-2331
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5.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Libraries
Description: Largest collection of genealogical information in the world.
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Bountiful, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Be prepared to find an extremely comprehensive collection of records from around the world. The workers are patient and helpful. I enjoyed my time there and hope to return soon. More

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Provo, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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People come from all over the world to visit this library. Well organized, very helpful staff and amazing collection all in one place. You'll want to stay longer than you planned, so don't think one day will satisfy you. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This library is amazing. If you are at all interested in researching your ancestors, this is the place to come! Even though many resources are available over the internet now, there are some things you must research in person. This library has so much and they have staff who can help you find what you are looking for. More

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sandy, utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This is the place for research! Plan to come early and stay late, and have wonderful success. More

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New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This is a wonderful place to find out about those long gone. The people are truly wonderful and so helpful. It is a place where you can spend time looking up records and learning so much. It is time well spend More

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Salt Lake City, UT
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is an amazing place. The massive library available is incredible and people are so willing to help you get started. We love visiting here. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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A beautiful and quiet environment with excellent staff to help the less experienced. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

There is so much information available at the Family History Library. I went to Maine and Massachusetts looking for records and both places, experts told me that more information is available in the Family History Library than they had in their local offices. The Library is well-organized and there are lots of friendly staff members who are knowledgeable and willing... More

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Draper, Virginia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

There is so much information here and the workers are so helpful. If you're really serious about genealogy this is a must see place. Actually we visited here several years ago, but I clicked the earliest possible choice below. More

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Stratford, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

My wife and I just dropped in to see what it was all about and came away totally in awe of the amount of help the Sisters and Elders of the Mormon Church gave us. All were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Anyone interesting in knowing their family history should visit this fabulous resource. Just a hint, bring as much information... More

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