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For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see Leon L. Loofbourow, ''Steeples among the Sage . . .'' (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964.) | For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see Leon L. Loofbourow, ''Steeples among the Sage . . .'' (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964; Family History Library book 979.3 K2L). | ||
The Family History Library has a few records for some Nevada churches. The largest collection of Nevada church records is for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | The Family History Library has a few records for some Nevada churches. The largest collection of Nevada church records is for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | ||
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'''Methodist''' <br>United Methodist Archives Center <br>Drew University Library <br>PO Box 127<br>Madison, New Jersey 07940-0127<br>Telephone: 973-408-3189 <br>FAX: 973-408-3909<br>Internet: [mailto:gcah@gcah.org gcah@gcah.org] | '''Methodist''' <br>United Methodist Archives Center <br>Drew University Library <br>PO Box 127<br>Madison, New Jersey 07940-0127<br>Telephone: 973-408-3189 <br>FAX: 973-408-3909<br>Internet: [mailto:gcah@gcah.org gcah@gcah.org] | ||
'''Protestant Episcopal''' <br>The Nevada Historical Society <br>1650 N. Virginia Street <br>Reno, NV 89503-1799 <br> | '''Protestant Episcopal''' <br>The Nevada Historical Society <br>1650 N. Virginia Street <br>Reno, NV 89503-1799 <br>Telephone: (775) 688-1190<br>Fax: (775) 688-2917 | ||
(They have the records for the Nevada Diocese from 1862 to 1969.) | (They have the records for the Nevada Diocese from 1862 to 1969.) | ||
To learn more about the records of the Protestant Episcopal Church, see ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'' (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library film 1036524 item 2; fiche 6051184). | To learn more about the records of the Protestant Episcopal Church, see ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'' (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 979.3 K2he; film 1036524 item 2; fiche 6051184). | ||
'''Roman Catholic''' <br>Diocese of Las Vegas <br>Chancery Office <br>336 Cathedral Way <br>Las Vegas, NV 89109 <br>Telephone: 702-735-3500<br>Fax: 702-735-8941 | '''Roman Catholic''' <br>Diocese of Las Vegas <br>Chancery Office <br>336 Cathedral Way <br>Las Vegas, NV 89109 <br>Telephone: 702-735-3500<br>Fax: 702-735-8941 | ||
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To learn more about the records of the Catholic Church, see ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'' (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939; Family History Library film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185). <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | To learn more about the records of the Catholic Church, see ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'' (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939; Family History Library book 979.3 K2hc; film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185). <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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The four largest religious groups in Nevada before 1900 were:
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
- Methodist,
- Protestant Episcopal,
- Roman Catholic.
For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see Leon L. Loofbourow, Steeples among the Sage . . . (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964; Family History Library book 979.3 K2L).
The Family History Library has a few records for some Nevada churches. The largest collection of Nevada church records is for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses for help in locating their records:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Historical Department
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
50 East North Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400
Telephone: 800-406-1830
Telephone: 801-240-2785
Fax: 801-240-1845
http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library
Methodist
United Methodist Archives Center
Drew University Library
PO Box 127
Madison, New Jersey 07940-0127
Telephone: 973-408-3189
FAX: 973-408-3909
Internet: gcah@gcah.org
Protestant Episcopal
The Nevada Historical Society
1650 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89503-1799
Telephone: (775) 688-1190
Fax: (775) 688-2917
(They have the records for the Nevada Diocese from 1862 to 1969.)
To learn more about the records of the Protestant Episcopal Church, see Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 979.3 K2he; film 1036524 item 2; fiche 6051184).
Roman Catholic
Diocese of Las Vegas
Chancery Office
336 Cathedral Way
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Telephone: 702-735-3500
Fax: 702-735-8941
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 18316
Reno, NV 89114-8316
http://www.lasvegas-diocese.org/index.php
Diocese of Reno
290 S. Arlington
Suite 200
Reno, NV 89501
Telephone: 702-329-9274
Fax 702-348-8619
http://www.catholicreno.org/main.htm
To learn more about the records of the Catholic Church, see Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939; Family History Library book 979.3 K2hc; film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185).