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The best collections of published biographies in [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy|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 [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy|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 Dunlap, Rose Barteau. ''Minnesota Biographies, 1655–1912''. Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. Volume 14. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1912. (Family History Library book {{ | *Upham, Warren, and Dunlap, Rose Barteau. ''Minnesota Biographies, 1655–1912''. Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. Volume 14. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1912. (Family History Library book {{FSC|245121|author-id|disp=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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For a list of some oral interviews of Minnesota individuals see: | For a list of some oral interviews of Minnesota individuals see: | ||
Minnesota Historical Society. ''The Oral History Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1984. (Family History Library book {{ | Minnesota Historical Society. ''The Oral History Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1984. (Family History Library book {{FSC|642702|title-id|disp=977.6 H2mh}}.) This lists oral histories on tape at the Minnesota Historical Society and the regional research centers. The listings give the length of the interview and a brief description of the individual. Some oral histories are restricted while others may be checked out or copied at your request. | ||
The Family History Library also has a major collection of biographical sources. Search statewide, regional, and county histories and atlases for biographical information. Some representative biographical works are: | The Family History Library also has a major collection of biographical sources. Search statewide, regional, and county histories and atlases for biographical information. Some representative biographical works are: | ||
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Andreas, A. T.,''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois, 1874. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/146412-an-illustrated-historical-atlas-of-the-state-of-minnesota?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]. This atlas has about 15,000 names of persons, by town, frequently giving their place of birth and occupation. A published index is: | Andreas, A. T.,''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois, 1874. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/146412-an-illustrated-historical-atlas-of-the-state-of-minnesota?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]. 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. (Family History Library {{ | *Bakeman, Mary Hawker. ''A Comprehensive Index to A. T. Andreas’ Illustrated Historical Atlas of Minnesota–1874''. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1992. (Family History Library {{FSC|556207|title-id|disp=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 Family History Library microfilms. Volumes 1–3 are on microfilm {{ | Burnquist, Joseph Alfred Arner, ed. ''Minnesota and Its People''. Four Volumes. Chicago, Illinois S.J. Clarke, 1924. (On 2 Family History Library microfilms. Volumes 1–3 are on microfilm {{FSC|199682|title-id|disp=928372}}; {{FSC|199682|title-id|disp=Volume 4 is on microfilm 928374 item1}}; {{FSC|199682|title-id|disp=Volumes 1–4 are on microfiche 6051360}}.) Volumes 3 and 4 are biographical. This 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. (Family History Library {{ | Castle, Henry Anson. ''Minnesota, Its Story and Biography''. Three Volumes. Chicago: Lewis Publishing, 1915. (Family History Library {{FSC|199650|title-id|disp=book 977.6 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. (Family History Library {{ | 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. (Family History Library {{FSC|310313|title-id|disp=microfilm 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. (Family History Library {{ | Toensing, W. F. ''Minnesota Congressmen, Legislators and Other Elected Officials: An Alphabetical Checklist, 1849–1971''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1971. (Family History Library {{FSC|47416|title-id|disp=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. (Family History Library {{ | *Cornwall, C. N. ''Who’s Who in Minnesota: 1941''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Editorial Association, 1942. (Family History Library {{FSC|555880|title-id|disp=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 [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search]] of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | The Family History Library has many publications and histories with biographical information. They are generally listed in the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search]] of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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