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=== Contact Information ===
=== Contact Information ===
:[https://chl.libraryresearch.info/reft100.aspx?key=RefShort&extmode=1 Ask a Librarian]<br>
:[https://chl.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=3148 Contact a Librarian]<br>


'''Address'''<ref>"Contact Us" on the Church History Library website: https://history.lds.org/article/chl-contact</ref>
'''Address'''<ref>"Plan Your Visit" on the Church History Library website: [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/faq/library/planning-your-visit?lang=eng https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/faq/library/planning-your-visit]</ref>


:15 E North Temple Street   
:15 E North Temple Street   
:Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 <br>
:Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 <br>
'''Hours'''<ref>"Hours and Admission" on the Church History Library website: https://history.lds.org/article/chl-hours</ref>
'''Hours'''
*10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Fri</span>
*10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday
*Closed Sunday


*10 a.m. - 5 p.m. M<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;T</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;W</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;F</span>
 
*10<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" /> a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday
A list of upcoming closures is available on the [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/faq/library/planning-your-visit Church History Library website].<br>
*10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday<br>


'''Maps and public transportation:'''  
'''Maps and public transportation:'''  


*[https://familysearch.org/locations/library_parking Map of area] pay-parking lots  
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/library_parking Map of area] pay-parking lots
*[http://www.rideuta.com/ TRAX] light rail, and bus routes
*[http://www.rideuta.com/ TRAX] light rail, and bus routes


'''Internet sites and databases:'''
'''Internet sites and databases:'''


*[https://history.lds.org/section/library Church History Library] home page: resources, hours and admission, services and rules, location and parking.  
*[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/church-history-library?lang=eng Church History Library] home page: resources, hours and admission, services and rules, location and parking.
*[https://catalog.lds.org/ Church History Catalog]: online catalog with information and some digital images of items held in the Church History Library.  
*[https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church History Catalog]: online catalog with information and some digital images of items held in the Church History Library.
*[https://history.lds.org/missionary/ Missionary database]: index of individuals who served missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
*[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/landing?lang=eng Church History Biographical Database]: index of individuals related to the history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including early missionaries of the Church from 1830 to 1940 and pioneers who emigrated to Salt Lake City from 1849 to 1868.
*[https://history.lds.org/overlandtravel/ Pioneer database]: index of individuals and companies that crossed the plains to Utah&nbsp;from 1847&nbsp;to 1868.&nbsp;Also includes transcribed excerpts from trail diaries, letters, and newspaper reports.
*''[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/the-historical-record?lang=eng The Historical Record]'': blog of the Church History Library, offering research suggestions and insights into using the resources of the library.
*''[https://history.lds.org/blog/the-historical-record The Historical Record]'': blog of the Church History Library, offering research suggestions and insights into using the resources of the library.


=== Collection Description ===
===Collection Description===


Manuscripts, books, photographs, oral histories, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, and audiovisual materials dealing with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp;
Manuscripts, books, photographs, oral histories, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, and audiovisual materials dealing with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


*Ward, branch, mission, and stake records from around the world, including membership records primarily from 1877 to 1970, meeting minutes, and some early emigration records. The Church History Library is the only place to access membership records from 1949 to 1970.  
*Ward, branch, mission, and stake records from around the world, including membership records primarily from 1877 to 1970, meeting minutes, and some early emigration records. The Church History Library is the only place to access membership records from 1949 to 1970.
*[[Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Journal History of the Church]]: chronological scrapbook of events of the Church of Jesus Christ from 1830 to 2008, includes an index.  
*[[Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Journal History of the Church]]: chronological scrapbook of events of the Church of Jesus Christ from 1830 to 2008, includes an index.
*[[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Patriarchal Blessings]]: collection spans from 1833 to the present; the blessings generally includes some genealogical data; blessings may only be requested for deceased, direct-line ancestors.  
*[[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Patriarchal Blessings]]: collection spans from 1833 to the present; the blessings generally includes some genealogical data; blessings may only be requested for deceased, direct-line ancestors.
*[[Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Missionary]], and [[Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|priesthood quorum]] records.  
*[[Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Missionary]], and [[Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|priesthood quorum]] records.
*Diaries and journals of individuals including pioneers and some Church of Jesus Christ leaders  
* Diaries and journals of individuals including pioneers and some Church of Jesus Christ leaders
*Published histories of wards, branches, stakes, and missions  
*Published histories of wards, branches, stakes, and missions
*Biographical information, photos, and&nbsp;documentation&nbsp;about leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ.  
*Biographical information, photos, and documentation about leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ.
*Church of Jesus Christ periodicals and newspapers.  
*Church of Jesus Christ periodicals and newspapers.
*Local unit histories (splitting, merging, starting, or reorganizing of ward, branch, mission, and stake&nbsp;boundaries)
*Local unit histories (splitting, merging, starting, or reorganizing of ward, branch, mission, and stake boundaries)


=== Guide ===
===Guide===


The [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|'''''Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors''''']] Wiki pages describe in detail some of the sources at the Church History Library. See especially [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Census]] · [[Latter-day Saint Colonization|Colonization]] · [[Latter-day Saint Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] · [[Historical Geography for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Historical Geography]] · [[History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|History]] · [[Ward Membership Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Membership Records]] · [[Latter-day Saint Military Records|Military Records]] · [[Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Missionaries]] · [[Latter-day Saint Newspapers|Newspapers]] · [[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Patriarchal Blessings]] · [[Latter-day Saint Periodicals|Periodicals]] · [[Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Priesthood Records]].  
The [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|'''''Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors''''']] Wiki pages describe in detail some of the sources at the Church History Library. See especially [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Census]] · [[Latter-day Saint Colonization|Colonization]] · [[Latter-day Saint Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] · [[Historical Geography for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Historical Geography]] · [[History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|History]] · [[Ward Membership Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Membership Records]] · [[Latter-day Saint Military Records|Military Records]] · [[Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Missionaries]] · [[Latter-day Saint Newspapers|Newspapers]] · [[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Patriarchal Blessings]] · [[Latter-day Saint Periodicals|Periodicals]] · [[Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Priesthood Records]].  


=== Alternate Repositories ===
=== Alternate Repositories===


If you cannot visit or find a record at the '''''Church History Library''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following:  
If you cannot visit or find a record at the '''''Church History Library''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following:  
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'''''Overlapping Collections'''''  
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''  


*[[Family History Library|Family History Library]], SLC, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership records; temple records, census, genealogy, obituaries, Early Church Info File  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], SLC, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership records; temple records, census, genealogy, obituaries, Early Church Info File
*[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Brigham Young University]], Provo UT, genealogy, history, census, Family History Center, [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php digitized family history]  
*[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Brigham Young University]], Provo UT, genealogy, history, census, FamilySearch Center, [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php digitized family history]
*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of Utah Pioneers], SLC, biographies of ancestors who arrived in Utah prior to the railroad in 1869  
*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of Utah Pioneers], SLC, biographies of ancestors who arrived in Utah prior to the railroad in 1869
*[http://www.cofchrist.org/library/default.asp Community of Christ Library], Independence MO, former Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a group that shares part of their history with the Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a microfilm inventory of their archive records 1830-1994, {{FHL|745961|title-id|disp=click here}}.
*[http://www.cofchrist.org/library/default.asp Community of Christ Library], Independence MO, former Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a group that shares part of their history with the Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a microfilm inventory of their archive records 1830-1994, {{FSC|745961|title-id|disp=click here}}.


'''''Similar Collections'''''  
'''''Similar Collections'''''  


*[http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=544&linkidentifier=id&itemid=544 Huntington Library], San Marino CA, Western Americana including California Latter-day Saint history for "qualified" scholars.  
*[http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=544&linkidentifier=id&itemid=544 Huntington Library], San Marino CA, Western Americana including California Latter-day Saint history for "qualified" scholars.
*[http://www.lib.siu.edu/index.html Southern Illinois University],&nbsp;Carbondale IL, collects Latter-day Saint history sources.  
*[http://www.lib.siu.edu/index.html Southern Illinois University], Carbondale IL, collects Latter-day Saint history sources.
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/div/divhome.htm Yale University Divinity School Library], New Haven CT, excellent collection of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint theology and history books.
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/div/divhome.htm Yale University Divinity School Library], New Haven CT, excellent collection of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint theology and history books.


'''''Neighboring Collections'''''  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''  


*[http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/ University of Utah], SLC, history, biography, newspapers, government documents, and Western Americana.  
*[http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/ University of Utah], SLC, history, biography, newspapers, government documents, and Western Americana.
*[http://library.usu.edu/Specol/index.html Utah State University], Logan, Special Collections and Archives local historical and biographical sources.  
*[http://library.usu.edu/Specol/index.html Utah State University], Logan, Special Collections and Archives local historical and biographical sources.
*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives], SLC, newspaper, death, land, court, history, naturalization, military, directories, criminal.  
*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives], SLC, newspaper, death, land, court, history, naturalization, military, directories, criminal.
*[http://history.utah.gov/index.html Utah State Historical Society], Salt Lake City, manuscripts and photos for historical and biographical studies  
*[http://history.utah.gov/index.html Utah State Historical Society], Salt Lake City, manuscripts and photos for historical and biographical studies
*[[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]] Utah newspapers on microfilm, and genealogical databases.  
*[[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]] Utah newspapers on microfilm, and genealogical databases.
*[http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/documents/dirpage.html United States District Court of Utah], Salt Lake City, federal court records.  
*[http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/documents/dirpage.html United States District Court of Utah], Salt Lake City, federal court records.
*[http://www.utcourts.gov/directory/courthouse.cgi?district=3 Salt Lake County Court] local court records.
*[http://www.utcourts.gov/directory/courthouse.cgi?district=3 Salt Lake County Court] local court records.


=== Sources ===
===Sources===


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[[Category:Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]]  
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 15 December 2022

Church History Library.jpg

Church History Library

of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Contact Information

Contact a Librarian

Address[1]

15 E North Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84150

Hours

  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday
  • Closed Sunday


A list of upcoming closures is available on the Church History Library website.

Maps and public transportation:

Internet sites and databases:

  • Church History Library home page: resources, hours and admission, services and rules, location and parking.
  • Church History Catalog: online catalog with information and some digital images of items held in the Church History Library.
  • Church History Biographical Database: index of individuals related to the history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including early missionaries of the Church from 1830 to 1940 and pioneers who emigrated to Salt Lake City from 1849 to 1868.
  • The Historical Record: blog of the Church History Library, offering research suggestions and insights into using the resources of the library.

Collection Description

Manuscripts, books, photographs, oral histories, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, and audiovisual materials dealing with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • Ward, branch, mission, and stake records from around the world, including membership records primarily from 1877 to 1970, meeting minutes, and some early emigration records. The Church History Library is the only place to access membership records from 1949 to 1970.
  • Journal History of the Church: chronological scrapbook of events of the Church of Jesus Christ from 1830 to 2008, includes an index.
  • Patriarchal Blessings: collection spans from 1833 to the present; the blessings generally includes some genealogical data; blessings may only be requested for deceased, direct-line ancestors.
  • Missionary, and priesthood quorum records.
  • Diaries and journals of individuals including pioneers and some Church of Jesus Christ leaders
  • Published histories of wards, branches, stakes, and missions
  • Biographical information, photos, and documentation about leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ.
  • Church of Jesus Christ periodicals and newspapers.
  • Local unit histories (splitting, merging, starting, or reorganizing of ward, branch, mission, and stake boundaries)

Guide

The Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors Wiki pages describe in detail some of the sources at the Church History Library. See especially Census · Colonization · Emigration and Immigration · Historical Geography · History · Membership Records · Military Records · Missionaries · Newspapers · Patriarchal Blessings · Periodicals · Priesthood Records.

Alternate Repositories

If you cannot visit or find a record at the Church History Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following:

Overlapping Collections

  • FamilySearch Library, SLC, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership records; temple records, census, genealogy, obituaries, Early Church Info File
  • Brigham Young University, Provo UT, genealogy, history, census, FamilySearch Center, digitized family history
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers, SLC, biographies of ancestors who arrived in Utah prior to the railroad in 1869
  • Community of Christ Library, Independence MO, former Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a group that shares part of their history with the Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a microfilm inventory of their archive records 1830-1994, click here.

Similar Collections

Neighboring Collections

Sources

  1. ↑ "Plan Your Visit" on the Church History Library website: https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/faq/library/planning-your-visit
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