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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. ( | *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. (FS 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. ( | Minnesota Historical Society. ''The Oral History Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1984. (FS 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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