Researching at an LDS Family History Center can be daunting. Many find the Centers so intimidating that they never make a trip. Others find their first trip so overwhelming and frustrating that they vow never to go again. Either way, a valuable source of research material is lost to them.

This report shows you how to prepare for your research trips. Learn how to use the LDS website for preliminary research. Learn how to write a research plan, so you’ll know what to focus on when you get to the Center.

It also provides tips on how to start your research in Hawaii and Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira). You'll find microfilm lists, note taking aids, a brief English to Hawaiian/Latin/Portuguese word list, and more! Many of the tips relating to Hawaii can easily be adapted to other states.

This report will help you get the most out of your research trips!

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