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The best collections of published biographies in [[Portal:Minnesota|Minnesota]] are at the Minnesota Historical Society Library, the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Public Library. The state historical society has published an index to biographical sketches: | The best collections of published biographies in [[Portal:Minnesota|Minnesota]] are at the Minnesota Historical Society Library, the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Public Library. The state historical society has published an index to biographical sketches: | ||
Upham, Warren, and Rose Barteau Dunlap. ''Minnesota Biographies, 1655–1912''. Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. Volume 14. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1912. (FHL book 977.6 B4m Volume 14; film 1697445 item 4.) Indexes about 100,000 individuals. The references came from newspapers, periodicals, and books within the Minnesota Historical Society Libraries collection. | *Upham, Warren, and Rose Barteau Dunlap. ''Minnesota Biographies, 1655–1912''. Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. Volume 14. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1912. (FHL book 977.6 B4m Volume 14; film 1697445 item 4.) Indexes about 100,000 individuals. The references came from newspapers, periodicals, and books within the Minnesota Historical Society Libraries collection. | ||
The Minnesota Biographies project began in 1976 and added another 50,000 names updating and enhancing the book Minnesota Biographies listed above. These are on 5" x 7" cards at the Minnesota Historical Society Library. | The Minnesota Biographies project began in 1976 and added another 50,000 names updating and enhancing the book Minnesota Biographies listed above. These are on 5" x 7" cards at the Minnesota Historical Society Library. | ||
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The Minnesota Historical Society Library also has: | The Minnesota Historical Society Library also has: | ||
Nielsen, Steven. ''Diaries in the Minnesota Historical Manuscript Collections. Typescript, 1979''. This 61-page typescript is an alphabetical list with a brief description of each diary’s contents including dates covered. Also included is a 12-page addendum Women’s Diaries and Letters. (Not available at the Family History Library.) | *Nielsen, Steven. ''Diaries in the Minnesota Historical Manuscript Collections. Typescript, 1979''. This 61-page typescript is an alphabetical list with a brief description of each diary’s contents including dates covered. Also included is a 12-page addendum Women’s Diaries and Letters. (Not available at the Family History Library.) | ||
For a list of some oral interviews of Minnesota individuals see: | For a list of some oral interviews of Minnesota individuals see: | ||
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''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois: A. T. Andreas, 1874. (FHL book 977.6 E7i; film 896864.) This atlas has about 15,000 names of persons, by town, frequently giving their place of birth and occupation. A published index is: | ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois: A. T. Andreas, 1874. (FHL book 977.6 E7i; film 896864.) This atlas has about 15,000 names of persons, by town, frequently giving their place of birth and occupation. A published index is: | ||
Bakeman, Mary Hawker. ''A Comprehensive Index to A. T. Andreas’ Illustrated Historical Atlas of Minnesota–1874''. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1992. (FHL book 977.6 E7iL index.) This is arranged alphabetically and gives the place of birth for most persons listed. | *Bakeman, Mary Hawker. ''A Comprehensive Index to A. T. Andreas’ Illustrated Historical Atlas of Minnesota–1874''. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1992. (FHL book 977.6 E7iL index.) This is arranged alphabetically and gives the place of birth for most persons listed. | ||
*Burnquist, Joseph Alfred Arner, ed. ''Minnesota and Its People''. Four Volumes. Chicago, Illinois S.J. Clarke, 1924. (On 2 FHL films. Volumes 1–3 on films 928372; Volume 4 on film 928374 item1; Volumes 1–4 on fiche 6051360.) Volumes 3 and 4 are biographical. Contains 700–800 biographies of men who helped build the state, up to and including World War I. Each volume has its own index. | |||
Burnquist, Joseph Alfred Arner, ed. ''Minnesota and Its People''. Four Volumes. Chicago, Illinois S.J. Clarke, 1924. (On 2 FHL films. Volumes 1–3 on films 928372; Volume 4 on film 928374 item1; Volumes 1–4 on fiche 6051360.) Volumes 3 and 4 are biographical. Contains 700–800 biographies of men who helped build the state, up to and including World War I. Each volume has its own index. | *Castle, Henry Anson. ''Minnesota, Its Story and Biography''. Three Volumes. Chicago: Lewis Publishing, 1915. (FHL book 976.6 H2ch; film 1000251.) Volumes 2 and 3 contain biographies. An index to the biographies is near the beginning of volume 1. | ||
*Marquis, Albert Nelson. ''The Book of Minnesotans: A Biographical Dictionary of Leading Living Men of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois: A.N. Marquis, 1907. (FHL films 459633.) This book contains over 4,000 short biographical sketches of prominent men from business, politics, religion, and the arts. Patterned after the ''Who’s Who'' books. | |||
Castle, Henry Anson. ''Minnesota, Its Story and Biography''. Three Volumes. Chicago: Lewis Publishing, 1915. (FHL book 976.6 H2ch; film 1000251.) Volumes 2 and 3 contain biographies. An index to the biographies is near the beginning of volume 1. | *Toensing, W. F. ''Minnesota Congressmen, Legislators and Other Elected Officials: An Alphabetical Checklist, 1849–1971''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1971. (FHL book 977.6 N2t.) Gives birth and death dates, county and post office of residence, office to which elected, and year(s) of service. | ||
Marquis, Albert Nelson. ''The Book of Minnesotans: A Biographical Dictionary of Leading Living Men of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois: A.N. Marquis, 1907. (FHL films 459633.) This book contains over 4,000 short biographical sketches of prominent men from business, politics, religion, and the arts. Patterned after the ''Who’s Who'' books. | |||
Toensing, W. F. ''Minnesota Congressmen, Legislators and Other Elected Officials: An Alphabetical Checklist, 1849–1971''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1971. (FHL book 977.6 N2t.) Gives birth and death dates, county and post office of residence, office to which elected, and year(s) of service. | |||
The Family History Library has ''Who’s Who in Minnesota for 1941, 1958, and 1964''. An example is: | The Family History Library has ''Who’s Who in Minnesota for 1941, 1958, and 1964''. An example is: | ||
Cornwall, C. N. ''Who’s Who in Minnesota: 1941''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Editorial Association, 1942. (FHL book 977.6 D3w.) This contains birth dates and places, and names of parents and spouse. Arranged alphabetically by name within each county. | *Cornwall, C. N. ''Who’s Who in Minnesota: 1941''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Editorial Association, 1942. (FHL book 977.6 D3w.) This contains birth dates and places, and names of parents and spouse. Arranged alphabetically by name within each county. | ||
The Family History Library has many publications and histories with biographical information. They are generally listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The Family History Library has many publications and histories with biographical information. They are generally listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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