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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published periodicals since 1832. These serials often contain notices of births, deaths and removals of families. Periodicals also provide obituaries, biographical sketches, and historical information that may help you in your family history research. Most Church periodicals are available in the Historical Department—Church Library.  
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published periodicals since 1832. These serials often contain notices of births, deaths and removals of families. Periodicals also provide obituaries, biographical sketches, and historical information that may help you in your family history research. Most Church periodicals are available at the [[Church History Library]] with a number of them [https://history.lds.org/article/church_periodicals available online].  


== Index to Church Periodicals  ==
== Index to Church Periodicals  ==
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The following is a selected list of Church periodicals. Some of these magazines have been partially indexed in the {{FHL|480808|title-id|disp=Early Church Information File}} cited fully in the [[LDS Biographies|"Biography"]] page.  
The following is a selected list of Church periodicals. Some of these magazines have been partially indexed in the {{FHL|480808|title-id|disp=Early Church Information File}} cited fully in the [[LDS Biographies|"Biography"]] page.  
* ''[https://archive.org/details/eldersjournalkir04smit The Elders’ Journal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]'' was published from October to November 1837 at Kirtland, Ohio, and from July to August 1838 at Far West, Missouri. It is included in the ''LDS Family History Suite 2'' and indexed in:
** ''Index to Elder’s Journal: Volume 1, 1837–1838''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411).


''The Elders’ Journal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. This was published from October to November 1837 in Kirtland, Ohio, and from July to August 1838 at Far West, Missouri. It is included in the ''LDS Family History Suite 2'' and indexed in:
* ''[https://www.lds.org/ensign The Ensign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]'' (FHL book 289.305 C473e) began publication in 1971 and is the current monthly magazine of the Church. It includes many articles on Church members and the history of the Church in areas around the world. It often includes articles on important topics like emigration, pioneer life, and midwives.


''Index to Elder’s Journal: Volume 1, 1837–1838''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411).  
* ''[https://eadview.lds.org/findingaid/000637655/ The Evening and the Morning Star]'' was printed from June 1832 to June 1833 at Independence, Missouri and from December 1833 to September 1834 at Kirtland, Ohio. This is included in the ''LDS Family History Suite 2''. It is also indexed in:
** ''Index to Evening and Morning Star: Volumes. 1–2, 1832–1834''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411). This index is bound between p. 6 and 7 of the ''Latter-day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate''.  


''The Ensign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1971-. (FHL book 289.305 C473e). This is the current monthly magazine of the Church. It includes many articles on members and the history of the Church in many areas. You will also find articles on important topics like emigration, pioneer life, and midwives.  
* ''[https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintsm01unse/page/n5 Latter-day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate]'' was printed at Kirtland, Ohio from October 1834 to September 1837. This is included in the ''LDS Family History Suite 2''. It is indexed in:
** ''Index to L.D.S. Messenger and Advocate Volumes 1–3 1834–1836''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411).  


''Evening and Morning Star: Photomechanical Reprint of the Original Edition''. Basel, Switzerland: E. Wagner, 1969. (FHL book 289.305 Ev23). This periodical was issued from June 1832 to June 1833 at Independence, Missouri and from December 1833 to September 1834 at Kirtland, Ohio. This is included in the ''LDS Family History Suite 2''. It is also indexed in:
* ''[https://catalog.lds.org/record/e4ef2b8e-c7ff-4902-beca-13a15c720687?view=browse The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star]'' (FHL book 289.305 M611; films 1402725–63) was the official organ of the Church in Great Britain. It began publication in May 1840 and ran as a weekly until March 1943. It was a monthly from April 1943 to December 1970 when it ceased publication. Indexes include:  
** Cache Genealogical Branch Library (Logan, Utah). ''Index to Entries of Genealogical Value in Volumes of the Millennial Star of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Logan, Utah: The Library, [1967?]. (FHL book 289.305 M611in). This book indexes volumes 1 to 19 (1840–1857). It gives name, vital data and the reference to a volume and page in the magazine.
** Cache Genealogical Branch Library (Logan, Utah). ''Excerpts of Genealogical Value in Volumes of the Millennial Star of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Logan, Utah: The Library, 1968. (FHL book 289.305 M611ex). This book indexes volumes 20 to 50 (1858–1888). It gives name, vital data and the reference to a volume and page in the magazine.


''Index to Evening and Morning Star: Volumes. 1–2, 1832–1834''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411). This index is bound between p. 6 and 7 of the ''Latter-day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate''.  
* ''[https://catalog.lds.org/record/7c4aec9f-2e47-4490-8061-5c1ed6060e96?view=browse Times and Seasons]'' (FHL book 289.305 T482; index on film 007707) was a newspaper issued from November 1839 to February 1846 at Nauvoo, Illinois. This is included in the LDS Family History Suite 2. This is indexed in:  
 
** ''Index of Times and Seasons, Volumes 1–6, 1839–1846''. Independence, Mo.: Independence Press, 1986. (FHL book 289.305 T482 index Volume 1–6).  
''The Latter-day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate. Kirtland, Ohio: F.G. Williams, 1834–1837''. This is included in the LDS Family History Suite 2. It is indexed in:
** Another index is also available on microfiche and in a computer database at the Historical Department—Church Library.  
 
Some missions would also published serials in the languages of the Saints and people they proselyted among. Many of them were later renamed ''Liahona'' as they became official international magazines of the Church.
''Index to L.D.S. Messenger and Advocate Volumes 1–3 1834–1836''. Provo, Utah: [Brigham Young University Library?], 1960. (FHL book 289.3 B768i; film 496411).
* ''L’Étoile'' (French), 1928–2010
 
* ''A Gaivota'' (Portuguese), 1948–2010
''The Millennial Star: Official Organ of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain''. Manchester England: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1840–1970. (FHL book 289.305 M611; films 1402725–63). This was a weekly from January 1840 to March 1943. It was a monthly from April 1943 to December 1970. Indexes include:
* ''Te Karere'' (Maori), 1907–1960 (it briefly had an English-language version named ''Elders’ Messenger'', later renamed to simply ''The Messenger'')
 
* ''Liahona'' (Mexico), 1955–2010
Cache Genealogical Branch Library (Logan, Utah). ''Index to Entries of Genealogical Value in Volumes of the Millennial Star of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Logan, Utah: The Library, [1967?]. (FHL book 289.305 M611in). This book indexes volumes 1 to 19 (1840–1857). It gives name, vital data and the reference to a volume and page in the magazine.
* ''Liahona'' (Spain), 1978–2010 (from 1988–1993 Spain used another Spanish ''Liahona'' and printed their own inserts)
 
* ''Skandinaviens Stjerne'' (Danish), 1851–2010 (it was also known as ''Den Danske Stjerne'' and ''Stjernen'')
Cache Genealogical Branch Library (Logan, Utah). ''Excerpts of Genealogical Value in Volumes of the Millennial Star of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Logan, Utah: The Library, 1968. (FHL book 289.305 M611ex). This book indexes volumes 20 to 50 (1858–1888). It gives name, vital data and the reference to a volume and page in the magazine.
* ''De Ster'' (Dutch), 1896–2010
 
* ''Der Stern'' (German), 1869–2010
''Times and Seasons''. Six Volumes. Reprint. Independence, Missouri.: Independence Press, 1986. (FHL book 289.305 T482; index on film 007707). Periodical issued from November 1839 to February 1846 at Nauvoo, Illinois. This is included in the LDS Family History Suite 2. This is indexed in:  
 
''Index of Times and Seasons, Volumes 1–6, 1839–1846''. Independence, Mo.: Independence Press, 1986. (FHL book 289.305 T482 index Volume 1–6).  
 
Another index is also available on microfiche and in a computer database at the Historical Department—Church Library.  
 
The following are Church Magazines for Denmark, France, Norway, Germany, and Switzerland. Their titles all translate to "The Star."
 
*Den Danske Stjerne.
*L’Étoile.
*Lys over Norge.
*Der Stern.


== Periodicals about the History of the Church and Its Members  ==
== Periodicals about the History of the Church and Its Members  ==
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