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Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 4/26/2026

The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!

Soldier Writes Home From France published in the Sacred Heart Journal August 10, 1918

Burt Nordstrom Gives Vivid Pictures of Soldier Life in Trenches                         Somewhere in France July 1 Dear Mabel:             Your letter received yesterday with a bunch of other mail the first I have had for five weeks. Glad to… Read More