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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] were the Roman Catholic, Latter-day Saint (Mormon), and Presbyterian Churches. An inventory that can help you find church records is ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Arizona'' (Phoenix, Arizona: Division of Professional and Service Projects, WPA, 1940; | Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] were the Roman Catholic, Latter-day Saint (Mormon), and Presbyterian Churches. An inventory that can help you find church records is ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Arizona'' (Phoenix, Arizona: Division of Professional and Service Projects, WPA, 1940; FHL book 979.1 K22a; film 908038; fiche 6051298). | ||
The Family History Library has an extensive collection of LDS church records. The library has histories of local LDS congregations and an overview of Mormon colonization in James H. McClintock, ''Mormon Settlement in Arizona: A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert'' (Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing Stationers, 1921; | The Family History Library has an extensive collection of LDS church records. The library has histories of local LDS congregations and an overview of Mormon colonization in James H. McClintock, ''Mormon Settlement in Arizona: A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert'' (Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing Stationers, 1921; FHL book 979.1 K2m; film 1033844 item 10). The library also has histories of some of the Catholic missions of Arizona. | ||
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | ||