Nevada Church Records: Difference between revisions

The four largest religious groups in Nevada before 1900 were:

For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see Leon L. Loofbourow, ''Steeples among the Sage . . .'' (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964; FHL 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''' <br>Historical Department <br>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <br>50 East North Temple Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400 <br>1-800-406-1830<br>Telephone: 801-240-2785 <br>Fax: 801-240-1845 <br>http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library

'''Methodist''' <br>United Methodist Archives Center <br>Drew University Library <br>PO Box 127<br>Madison, New Jersey 07940-0127<br>Phone: 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>Phone: (775) 688-1190<br>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; FHL 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

Mailing Address: <br>P.O. Box 18316 <br>Reno, NV 89114-8316

http://www.lasvegas-diocese.org/index.php

 

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; FHL book 979.3 K2hc; film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185).