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PLACES FOR HELP – INSTRUCTION & RESEARCH
FamilySearch Center, 1123 S. Lincoln, Corona, CA (across from Corona High School); Enter using south gate, center is in the wing closest to the handicap parking places
Hours:
Sunday, 5-7 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am – noon
Thursday, 10am – 1pm
(suggestion: call first, volunteers occasionally have to change their availability – 951-735-2619)
2024 holidays: Closed over Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas Week
For other FamilySearch Centers, Libraries, and Affiliates, Check on the FamilySearch.org website.
Thank you to Jaclyn McAllister and her young student, Mia, for sharing this architectural glossary that breaks it down in a really accessible, beginner-friendly way, covering both the terms and the different architectural styles you see on a typical street, like Victorian, Craftsman, Colonial, and Tudor. Thank you to them and the history and outdoor group for kids:
Glossary of Architectural terms
For Information on ships & your family history (thanks to Carolyn Farmer, Colorado Student Success)
For Europe research (thanks to Joel Laurel, Marketing Specialist, OurPublicRecords) – note: some links may involve fees for document retrieval or other research assistance and consultation; suggestion: research locations thoroughly before entering any credit card data or pay any fees.
VIDEO EDITING TIPS FOR FAMILY HISTORY VIDEOS: Suggested by Girl Scout Lily Bass, who has used this site to help in her Family History project. Thanks to Lily and her mother Michelle for suggesting this helpful resource
GENEALOGY FOR KIDS: Suggested by Isaac S., found while working on his family tree for a Boy Scout merit badge; good source for genealogy ideas for kids & endorsed in one way or another by some of our genealogist friends (i.e., Thomas MacEntee, Melissa Barker, Denise Levenick, & more):
AAA State of Play
Suggested by Charlene Stagle, Hampton Public Library, Hampton, New Hampshire – Researching a House History on the Home Advisor Website
Suggested by Kelly and her supervisor, Lisa Echevarria, of the Hastings Recreation Center, an all-ages facility in Hastings, NY. They found this resource on historic buildings, etc.: https://www.austinrealestate.com/historic-preservation-of-buildings-landmarks-homes.php
March 2018 speaker, Randi Bowles Meentzen – blog with links she talked about at the meeting (check back often for updates):
The Glamorous Genealogist
Honest Product Reviews link for DNA test results overview: 5 Best DNA Tests
Gary Friedman’s website for material on Photo editing, given in February 2026: at this link
CLASSES/EVENTS IN SO. CAL. & ON-LINE
Orange Regional Family History Library Class Schedule
FamilySearch.org Learning Resources: articles, video lectures, and discussion forums
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