If the local historical society is still closed, you might try calling your local Catholic diocese and see if they have an archivist on staff. If they don't, then try another, larger diocese. I know that Chicago has 9 (I'm married to one of them). The Church saves everything - sacramental records, death records, school stuff, etc. and they should be able to point you in the right direction. I'll ask my wife if you want and see if she has any recommendations, but I expect that it will be fairly complex and expensive.
|