Church History Library

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, the Church History Library holds and preserves the collective history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members. The Library keeps over 150,000 historical collections, including records, photographs, journals, manuscripts, audiovisual items, and oral histories—many of which can enrich your discovery of latter-day saint ancestors. The services provided by the Library make learning about your ancestors simple: • Uncover ancestors’ stories among the digitized items found in the Church History Catalog • Learn about defining moments in ancestors’ lives by searching the Biographical Database • Strengthen your research with the help of an expert staff of historians, librarians, and genealogists • Interact with historical items by visiting the Library in person As a dynamic hub of learning and discovery, the Church History Library invites everyone around the world to remember their latter-day ancestors and find connection in those who came before. Historical People / Research Help / Society, Association, Library