""The Diocese of Fort Wayne, 1857-September 22-1907: A Book of Historical Reference, 1669-1907"" is a comprehensive history of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana, from its establishment in 1857 to September 22, 1907. The book was written by Herman Joseph Alerding, a bishop of the diocese from 1900 to 1924. The book covers the early history of Catholicism in the region, including the establishment of missions and the arrival of the first priests...