Records, St. Ansgarius Church, Providence, R.I., 1888-1974.

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Records, St. Ansgarius Church, Providence, R.I., 1888-1974.

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The records contain records documenting the transfer of a person's membership to St. Ansgarius or from St. Ansgarius to another congregation for the years 1959-1974 and include forms, typed correspondence regarding transfers of membership. The records also contain Parish Registers listing baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and burials for the years 1888 to 1974. The quantity and type of information recorded varies with each register. The two earliest registers contain headings and/or notes written in Swedish.

1 oversize box (.5 linear ft.)

University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6826286

University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library

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