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Andreas, A. T.,''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota''. Chicago, Illinois, 1874. (Family History Library book 977.6 E7i; microfilm 896864.) 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. (Family History Library book 977.6 E7i; microfilm 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. (Family History Library 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. (Family History Library 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 928372; Volume 4 is on microfilm 928374 item1; 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 book 976.6 H2ch; film 1000251.) Volumes 2 and 3 contain biographies. An index to the biographies is near the beginning of volume 1.  
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 928372; Volume 4 is on microfilm 928374 item1; 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.
*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 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 book 977.6 N2t.) Gives birth and death dates, county and post office of residence, office to which elected, and year(s) of service.
Castle, Henry Anson. ''Minnesota, Its Story and Biography''. Three Volumes. Chicago: Lewis Publishing, 1915. (Family History Library 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. (Family History Library 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 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:  
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*Cornwall, C. N. ''Who’s Who in Minnesota: 1941''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Editorial Association, 1942. (Family History Library 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. (Family History Library 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 [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Family_History_Library_Catalog_Place_Search Place Search] of the Family History Library Catalog under:  


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