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=== Congregational === | === Congregational === | ||
'''Congregational Library'''<br | '''Congregational Library'''<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108<br>Telephone: 617-523-0470<br>Fax: 617-523-0491<br>Internet: [http://www.14beacon.org/ www.14beacon.org/] | ||
The Congregational Historical Society is also located in the same building. The Congregational Library has a collection of church records and biographies on church leaders. However, they do not have a master surname index to their collection. They have a few items for Minnesota, including records from the Church of the Open Door. | The Congregational Historical Society is also located in the same building. The Congregational Library has a collection of church records and biographies on church leaders. However, they do not have a master surname index to their collection. They have a few items for Minnesota, including records from the Church of the Open Door. | ||
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=== Jewish === | === Jewish === | ||
'''American Jewish Historical Society Library'''<br | '''American Jewish Historical Society Library'''<br>2 Thornton Road<br>Waltham, MA 02453-7711<br>Telephone: 781-891-8110<br>Fax: 781-899-9208<br>E-mail Address: [mailto:ajhs@ajhs.org ajhs@ajhs.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.ajhs.org www.ajhs.org] | ||
The American Jewish Historical Society Library has an extensive collection consisting of manuscripts on individuals, institutions, and organizations that pertain to the Jewish experience in America. They also have a collection of Jewish American family genealogies that is continually growing. One of the collections is from the Industrial Removal Office. It is arranged alphabetically by city and then by state. It contains information about individuals from the lower east end of New York who were helped to find jobs and relocate in the Midwest. | The American Jewish Historical Society Library has an extensive collection consisting of manuscripts on individuals, institutions, and organizations that pertain to the Jewish experience in America. They also have a collection of Jewish American family genealogies that is continually growing. One of the collections is from the Industrial Removal Office. It is arranged alphabetically by city and then by state. It contains information about individuals from the lower east end of New York who were helped to find jobs and relocate in the Midwest. | ||
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=== Lutheran === | === Lutheran === | ||
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Region 3<br | Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Region 3<br>2481 Como Avenue<br>St. Paul, MN 55108<br>Telephone: 651-641-3205 <br>Internet: http://www.elca.org/synods/region3.asp | ||
The American Lutheran Church (ALC) Archives are now part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Archives. They have divided their records into nine regions. Region 3 covers Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. If a church is still active, the regional archive can help locate their records. The records of Minnesota churches that have been disbanded are at this archive. For a partial list of Lutheran church records, see: | The American Lutheran Church (ALC) Archives are now part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Archives. They have divided their records into nine regions. Region 3 covers Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. If a church is still active, the regional archive can help locate their records. The records of Minnesota churches that have been disbanded are at this archive. For a partial list of Lutheran church records, see: | ||
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''ALC Congregations on Microfilm''. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197–?]. (FHL fiche 6330690–93 [set of 4].) No circulation to Family History Centers. Arranged by state and city of congregation. The microfiche number for Minnesota is 6330691. There are over 200 churches listed in Minnesota with the city, name of the church, type of records, county, and their microfilm or microfiche number. | ''ALC Congregations on Microfilm''. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197–?]. (FHL fiche 6330690–93 [set of 4].) No circulation to Family History Centers. Arranged by state and city of congregation. The microfiche number for Minnesota is 6330691. There are over 200 churches listed in Minnesota with the city, name of the church, type of records, county, and their microfilm or microfiche number. | ||
'''Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) <br | '''Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) <br>'''8765 West Higgins Road<br>Chicago, IL 60631-4198<br>Telephone: 773-380-2818<br>Fax: 773-380-2977<br>Internet: [http://www.elca.org www.elca.org] | ||
This archive has microfilm copies of part of the records at the Region 3 facility in St. Paul. They can help locate records of a congregation if you know the name of the congregation. | This archive has microfilm copies of part of the records at the Region 3 facility in St. Paul. They can help locate records of a congregation if you know the name of the congregation. | ||
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=== Methodist === | === Methodist === | ||
'''United Methodist Annual Conference'''<br | '''United Methodist Annual Conference'''<br>122 West Franklin Avenue, Room 400<br>Minneapolis, MN 55404<br>Telephone: 612-870-0058, ext. 249<br>Internet: [http://www.mnumc.org www.mnumc.org] | ||
This conference includes all United Methodist congregations in the state of Minnesota as well as the earlier churches from which they were formed. Some earlier churches include: Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, Evangelical United Brethren, United Brethren, and United Evangelical. | This conference includes all United Methodist congregations in the state of Minnesota as well as the earlier churches from which they were formed. Some earlier churches include: Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, Evangelical United Brethren, United Brethren, and United Evangelical. | ||
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=== Presbyterian === | === Presbyterian === | ||
'''Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History'''<br | '''Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History'''<br>United Presbyterian Church USA<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516<br>Telephone: 215-627-1852<br>Fax: 215-627-0509<br>Internet: [http://www.libertynet.org/pacscl/phs/ www.libertynet.org/pacscl/phs/] | ||
The Presbyterian congregations own their records. The Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History have a card file catalog that lists the congregations by the local town name only and this does not include the state. They sort the new records by zip code. They can help you find records if you give them the name of the town. If you know where your ancestor lived, check with the congregations still in existence in that area. | The Presbyterian congregations own their records. The Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History have a card file catalog that lists the congregations by the local town name only and this does not include the state. They sort the new records by zip code. They can help you find records if you give them the name of the town. If you know where your ancestor lived, check with the congregations still in existence in that area. | ||
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The records most useful to family history researchers are the records of baptism, marriage, burial, and confirmation made by parish priest in the local churches. These are sometimes referred to as sacramental records. Some of these records may remain in the local churches while others have been moved to the diocesan offices and archives. | The records most useful to family history researchers are the records of baptism, marriage, burial, and confirmation made by parish priest in the local churches. These are sometimes referred to as sacramental records. Some of these records may remain in the local churches while others have been moved to the diocesan offices and archives. | ||
'''Archdiocese of St. Paul'''<br | '''Archdiocese of St. Paul'''<br>226 Summit Avenue<br>St. Paul, MN 55102<br>Telephone: 651-291-4400<br>Fax: 651-290-1629<br>Internet: [http://www.archspm.org/ www.archspm.org/] | ||
The Archdiocese of St. Paul has records dating back 150 years that include early sacramental records and correspondence between church and government. They also have correspondence from the Catholic Colonization Society based in Chicago. This correspondence deals with finding and placing Catholic immigrants. They have microfilmed many of their sacramental records. These are available at the archdiocese office. Call or write ahead for an appointment. Several lists of their microfilmed parish records have been published in the last few years of the Minnesota Genealogist. | The Archdiocese of St. Paul has records dating back 150 years that include early sacramental records and correspondence between church and government. They also have correspondence from the Catholic Colonization Society based in Chicago. This correspondence deals with finding and placing Catholic immigrants. They have microfilmed many of their sacramental records. These are available at the archdiocese office. Call or write ahead for an appointment. Several lists of their microfilmed parish records have been published in the last few years of the Minnesota Genealogist. | ||
'''Diocese of New Ulm'''<br | '''Diocese of New Ulm'''<br>1400 6th Street N.<br>New Ulm, MN 56073-2099<br>Telephone: 507-359-2966<br>Fax: 507-354-3667<br>Internet: [http://www.dnu.org/ www.dnu.org/] | ||
The Diocese of New Ulm has microfilmed records available at the Family History Library and the diocesan office. | The Diocese of New Ulm has microfilmed records available at the Family History Library and the diocesan office. | ||
'''Diocese of Crookston'''<br | '''Diocese of Crookston'''<br>1200 Memorial Drive<br>PO Box 610<br>Crookston, MN 56716<br>Telephone: 218-281-4533<br>Fax: 218-281-3328<br>Internet: [http://www.crookston.org/ www.crookston.org/] | ||
The Diocese of Crookston has many of their records on microfilm. | The Diocese of Crookston has many of their records on microfilm. | ||
'''Diocese of Duluth'''<br | '''Diocese of Duluth'''<br>2830 East 4th Street<br>Duluth, MN 55812<br>Telephone: 218-724-9111<br>Fax: 218-724-1056<br>Internet: [http://www.dioceseduluth.org www.dioceseduluth.org] | ||
'''Diocese of St. Cloud'''<br | '''Diocese of St. Cloud'''<br>214 South 3rd Avenue <br>St. Cloud, MN 56301<br>Telephone: 320-251-2340<br>Fax: 320-251-0470<br>Internet: [http://www.stcdio.org/ www.stcdio.org/] | ||
Mailing Address:<br | Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 1248<br>St. Cloud, MN 56302 | ||
'''Diocese of Winona'''<br | '''Diocese of Winona'''<br>55 West Sanborn Street<br>Winona, MN 55987<br>Telephone 507-454-4643<br>Fax 507-454-8106<br>Internet: [http://www.dow.org www.dow.org] | ||
Mailing Address:<br | Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 588<br>Winona, MN 55987 | ||
A guide to the Catholic churches in Minnesota is: | A guide to the Catholic churches in Minnesota is: | ||
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MINNESOTA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] – CHURCH RECORDS | MINNESOTA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] – CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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