So right about now, you're thinking, "I don't have ancestors in Vegas." Well, neither do I but the methodology and the type of resources I'm going to point out might be of use to you no matter where your ancestors are from.
So for Church Records Sunday this week, let's explore the library collections of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
UNLV has all kinds of collections for local history and that include images from early Vegas which is decidedly different than the mental picture most people have when they hear the words "Las Vegas."
For example, here's a link for one early photo of the First Methodist Church. There's other photos available including one for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
UNLV Libraries website, like most university libraries, includes some digitized collections and online exhibits including one on Nevada Women's Archives that includes materials from church groups and clubs.
UNLV Library has a Nevada History guide that includes links for Nevada historical research including newspapers, history timelines, and an online encyclopedia among other collections. Genealogists with Nevada roots should check out this list.
Make sure as you seek out church records that you check out the collections of a university library for the state or the region your ancestor was from.
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