This service is currently available for official or legal purposes only.  Examples of this type of need  include upcoming trial dates, citizenship hearings, current benefits claims, obtaining a passport/Real-ID, and other similar purposes. If this applies to you, please email us at reference@mnhs.org with the subject line “Research Service: Urgent Legal Need” and we will work with you to place an order.

There are some options for researching in these records while the service is paused.  These options vary greatly by the institution and the date of the records.  Please contact Library staff at reference@mnhs.org for information about your specific needs.