OUR HOLDINGS INCLUDE:
Winneshiek County Public Records for births, deaths, marriages, naturalization, probates, early land records; Federal Census, 1850-1940, Iowa State Census, 1852-1925; Decorah Republican, Decorah Journal, Decorah Public Opinion, Ossian Bee, and Calmar Courier newspapers on microfilm, collections of high school and college yearbooks, county histories, family histories, township histories, genealogy periodicals, newsletters, a vast collection of Norwegian genealogy resources, and much more.
IMPORTANT APRIL 27th 6:30 pm Annual Business meeting, election of officers and reports followed by: April 27th 7PM at the Senior Center, 806 River St., Decorah.
RUSSEL BALDNER PRESENTS
“St. Peter’s Basilica—The Greatest of All Churches” A Historical Interpretation and Personal Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Treasures of the Vatican Museums on Pope Leo XIV’s First Full Day as Roman Pontiff May 9, 2025. The Vatican may be the smallest country in the world, but St. Peter’s Basilica is “the richest and grandest church on earth.” Built on the site of the tomb of the Apostle Peter, whom Christ called the “rock,” St. Peter’s Basilica and the adjoining Vatican Museums stand at the historic center of Western Christianity. In visiting the Vatican, one is surrounded by majestic architecture and magnificent expressions of Christian faith, 2,000 years of history, and a timeless wealth of human artistry.
“The Greatest of All Churches” features a broad selection of stunning recent photography from the presenter’s personal collection and accompanying historical and interpretive commentary, including special attention in Part I to the tomb of Saint Peter and, in part II, the Sistine Chapel. Please join us for a historical and archaeological introduction and lavishly illustrated virtual tour from the ground, Square, and interior of St. Peter’s to the roof of the basilica, and 320 steps up to the very top of its magnificent dome!
Presentation from 10 July 2024
Kevin Lee (Past President), Midge Kjome (President and Genealogist)
A tour of our resource library and the system utilizing record keeping.
Decorah Genealogical Association video
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Decorah Genealogical Association chat