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The best collections of published biographies in [[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]] 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=245121&name=Minnesota+Historical+Society+%28St%2E+Paul%2C+Minnesota%29%2C+null&columns=*,0,0 977.6 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 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 {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=642702&disp=The+oral+history+collections+of+the+Minn%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.6 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.  
Minnesota Historical Society. ''The Oral History Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1984. (Family History Library book {{FHL|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. (Family History Library [http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH35&CISOPTR=92132 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 [http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH35&CISOPTR=92132 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=556207&disp=A+comprehensive+index+to+A%2E+T%2E+Andre%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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 {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=199682&disp=Minnesota+and+its+people%20%20&columns=*,0,0 928372]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=199682&disp=Minnesota+and+its+people++ Volume 4 is on microfilm 928374 item1]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=199682&disp=Minnesota+and+its+people++ 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.  
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 {{FHL|199682|title-id|disp=928372}}; {{FHL|199682|title-id|disp=Volume 4 is on microfilm 928374 item1}}; {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=199650&disp=Minnesota%2C+its+story+and+biography++ book 977.6 H2ch; film 1000251].) Volumes 2 and 3 contain biographies. An index to the biographies is near the beginning of volume 1.  
Castle, Henry Anson. ''Minnesota, Its Story and Biography''. Three Volumes. Chicago: Lewis Publishing, 1915. (Family History Library {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=310313&disp=The+book+of+Minnesotans++ 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.  
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 {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=47416&disp=Minnesota+congressmen%2C+legislators+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.6 N2t].) Gives birth and death dates, county and post office of residence, office to which elected, and year(s) of service.  
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 {{FHL|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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=555880&disp=Who%27s+who+in+Minnesota%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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 {{FHL|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 [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Family_History_Library_Catalog_Place_Search Place 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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