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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Oregon were Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian (Disciples of Christ).
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Some early Episcopal and Catholic records are available at the '''[[Oregon Archives and Libraries|Oregon State Library]]'''. Roman Catholic records for 1838 to 1869 have been published in M. Leona Nichols, Mantle of Elias, ''The Story of Fathers Blanchet and Demers in Early Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Binfords and Mort, 1941; FHL book 979 V26n; film 372495). An index is at the Oregon State Archives.
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Oregon were Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian (Disciples of Christ).  


The Family History Library collection includes histories of some denominations, such as the Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists, and Quakers. The library has few original church records for Oregon.
Some early Episcopal and Catholic records are available at the '''[[Oregon Archives and Libraries|Oregon State Library]]'''. Roman Catholic records for 1838 to 1869 have been published in M. Leona Nichols, Mantle of Elias, ''The Story of Fathers Blanchet and Demers in Early Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Binfords and Mort, 1941; FHL book 979 V26n; film 372495). An index is at the Oregon State Archives.  


A guide to help you locate churches and their records is the ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Historical Records Survey, 1940; FHL book 979.5 K24d; fiche 6051178).
The Family History Library collection includes histories of some denominations, such as the Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists, and Quakers. The library has few original church records for Oregon.  


Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses:
A guide to help you locate churches and their records is the ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Historical Records Survey, 1940; FHL book 979.5 K24d; fiche 6051178).


=== Baptist ===
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses:


American Baptist—Samuel Colgate Historical Society<br>1106 S. Goodman Street<br>Rochester, NY 14620-2532<br>Telephone: 716-473-1740<br>Fax: 716-473-1740
=== Baptist  ===


Northrup Library<br>Linfield College<br>900 S. Baker<br>McMinnville, OR 97128-9989<br>Telephone: 503-434-2262<br>Fax: 503-434-2566
American Baptist—Samuel Colgate Historical Society<br>1106 S. Goodman Street<br>Rochester, NY 14620-2532<br>Telephone: 716-473-1740<br>Fax: 716-473-1740


=== Disciples of Christ ===
Northrup Library<br>Linfield College<br>900 S. Baker<br>McMinnville, OR 97128-9989<br>Telephone: 503-434-2262<br>Fax: 503-434-2566


Disciples of Christ Historical Society<br>1101 19th Avenue South<br>Nashville, TN 37212<br>Telephone: 615-327-1444<br>Fax: 615-327-1445
=== Disciples of Christ ===


=== Methodist ===
Disciples of Christ Historical Society<br>1101 19th Avenue South<br>Nashville, TN 37212<br>Telephone: 615-327-1444<br>Fax: 615-327-1445


United Methodist Archives Center<br>Drew University Library<br>36 Madison Avenue<br>Madison, NJ 07940<br>Telephone: 973-408-3189<br>Fax: 973-408-3909<br>Mailing address:<br>P.O. Box 127<br>Madison, NJ 07940
=== Methodist ===


=== Presbyterian ===
United Methodist Archives Center<br>Drew University Library<br>36 Madison Avenue<br>Madison, NJ 07940<br>Telephone: 973-408-3189<br>Fax: 973-408-3909<br>Mailing address:<br>P.O. Box 127<br>Madison, NJ 07940


Presbyterian Historical Society<br>Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516<br>Telephone: 215-627-1852<br>Fax: 215-627-0509
=== Presbyterian ===


To locate Presbyterian records, see ''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''(N.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; FHL film 899323).
Presbyterian Historical Society<br>Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516<br>Telephone: 215-627-1852<br>Fax: 215-627-0509


=== Roman Catholic ===
To locate Presbyterian records, see ''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''(N.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; FHL film 899323).


Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon<br>Chancery Office<br>2838 E. Burnside Street<br>Portland, OR 97214-1895<br>Telephone: 503-234-5334<br>Fax: 503-234-2545<br>Mailing address:<br>P.O. Box 351<br>Portland, OR 97214-1895
=== Roman Catholic  ===


Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon<br>Chancery Office<br>2838 E. Burnside Street<br>Portland, OR 97214-1895<br>Telephone: 503-234-5334<br>Fax: 503-234-2545<br>Mailing address:<br>P.O. Box 351<br>Portland, OR 97214-1895
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