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Church History Library
A state-of-the-art archive preserving the records, stories, and heritage of Latter-day Saints worldwide.
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This state-of-the-art building holds millions of items collected from around the world, including personal writings, scriptures, and records that trace the growth of the Church in every era.
The Foundations of Faith exhibit tells the story of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ using historical documents. You can research your own family in Church records such as a missionary database. A Church History Biographical Database includes fascinating information about pioneers to traveled to the Salt Lake Valley, members of the Mormon Battalion, and more.
The preserved records at this library bear witness of how disciples of Jesus Christ have lived their faith, served others, and shared His gospel across the globe.
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