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Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Illinois. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. | Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Illinois. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. | ||
==Directories== | |||
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of many archives, libraries, and genealogical and historical societies are given in: | Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of many archives, libraries, and genealogical and historical societies are given in: | ||
''Directory of Illinois Museums Including Historical, Cultural, and Scientific Agencies''. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Association of Museums and Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 1996. This source is not available at the Family History Library, but most libraries in Illinois have a copy. An earlier source is: | ''Directory of Illinois Museums Including Historical, Cultural, and Scientific Agencies''. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Association of Museums and Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 1996. This source is not available at the Family History Library, but most libraries in Illinois have a copy. An earlier source is: | ||
Reithmaier, Tina M., ed. ''A Guide to the Cultural Resources in Illinois''. Springfield, Illinois: The Office of the Secretary of State, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.3+C44g 977.3 C44g]). | *''A Guide to the Cultural Resources in Illinois'' <ref> Reithmaier, Tina M., ed. ''A Guide to the Cultural Resources in Illinois''. Springfield, Illinois: The Office of the Secretary of State, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.3+C44g 977.3 C44g]). </ref> | ||
The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful for genealogical research: | The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful for genealogical research: | ||
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=== National Archives === | === National Archives === | ||
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)—Great Lakes Region<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Internet: [http://www.nara.gov/regional/chicago.html | National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)—Great Lakes Region<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Internet: [http://www.nara.gov/regional/chicago.html Nara] | ||
=== State Archives, Libraries, and Societies === | === State Archives, Libraries, and Societies === | ||
Illinois State Archives<br>Margret Cross Norton Building<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: 217-782-4682<br>Fax: 217-524-3930<br>Internet: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html | Illinois State Archives<br>Margret Cross Norton Building<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: 217-782-4682<br>Fax: 217-524-3930<br>Internet: [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Archives] | ||
Since the Illinois State Archives responds only by mail to inquiries, all fax, telephone, and e-mail inquiries must also contain a mailing address. | Since the Illinois State Archives responds only by mail to inquiries, all fax, telephone, and e-mail inquiries must also contain a mailing address. | ||
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A helpful guide to the holdings of the Illinois State Archives is: | A helpful guide to the holdings of the Illinois State Archives is: | ||
Bailey, Robert E., and Elaine Shemoney Evans, eds. ''Descriptive Inventory of the Archives of the State of Illinois''. 2nd ed. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Archives, 1997. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.3+J53ir+ 977.3 J53ir] 1997.) This source is also available on compact disc from the state archives. | *''Descriptive Inventory of the Archives of the State of Illinois'' <ref> Bailey, Robert E., and Elaine Shemoney Evans, eds. ''Descriptive Inventory of the Archives of the State of Illinois''. 2nd ed. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Archives, 1997. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.3+J53ir+ 977.3 J53ir] 1997.)</ref> This source is also available on compact disc from the state archives. | ||
'''Illinois State Library'''<br>Gwendolyn Brooks Building<br>300 South Second Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701<br>Telephone: 217-785-5600<br>Internet: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/ | '''Illinois State Library'''<br>Gwendolyn Brooks Building<br>300 South Second Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701<br>Telephone: 217-785-5600<br>Internet: [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/ Illinois State Library] | ||
'''Illinois State Historical Library'''<br>Old State Capitol<br>112 North Sixth Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701-1507<br>Telephone: 217-558-8844<br>Fax: 217-785-6250<br>Internet: [http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib www.state.il.us/hpa/lib] | '''Illinois State Historical Library'''<br>Old State Capitol<br>112 North Sixth Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701-1507<br>Telephone: 217-558-8844<br>Fax: 217-785-6250<br>Internet: [http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib www.state.il.us/hpa/lib] | ||
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A useful guide to records in IRAD depositories is: | A useful guide to records in IRAD depositories is: | ||
Bailey, Robert E., et al., eds. ''A Summary Guide to Local Governmental Records in the Illinois Regional Archives''. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Archives, 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.356%2FS1+J53s 977.356/S1 J53s]). | *''A Summary Guide to Local Governmental Records in the Illinois Regional Archives'' <ref> Bailey, Robert E., et al., eds. ''A Summary Guide to Local Governmental Records in the Illinois Regional Archives''. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Archives, 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.356%2FS1+J53s 977.356/S1 J53s]). </ref> | ||
'''Another Important Library'''<br>Newberry Library<br>60 West Walton Street<br>Chicago, IL 60610<br>Telephone: 312-943-9090<br>Telephone to reference desk: 312-255-3512<br>Internet: [http://www.newberry.org/ | '''Another Important Library'''<br>Newberry Library<br>60 West Walton Street<br>Chicago, IL 60610<br>Telephone: 312-943-9090<br>Telephone to reference desk: 312-255-3512<br>Internet: [http://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library] | ||
This library has research guides on various subjects related to genealogy and library holdings cataloged from 1978. | This library has research guides on various subjects related to genealogy and library holdings cataloged from 1978. | ||
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Major collections at the Newberry Library are described in: | Major collections at the Newberry Library are described in: | ||
Sinko, Peggy Tuck. ''Guide to Local and Family History at the Newberry Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, 1987. Ancestry is a trademark of Ancestry, Inc. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.311+A3s 977.311 A3s].) | *''Guide to Local and Family History at the Newberry Library'' <ref> Sinko, Peggy Tuck. ''Guide to Local and Family History at the Newberry Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, 1987. Ancestry is a trademark of Ancestry, Inc. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.311+A3s 977.311 A3s].)</ref> | ||
A surname index to genealogical periodicals and local history books in the Newberry Library was completed in 1915 and published as: | A surname index to genealogical periodicals and local history books in the Newberry Library was completed in 1915 and published as: | ||
''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago. Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=130151&disp=The+Genealogical+index+of+the+Newberry+L%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973.D22n]; | ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library''<ref> ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago. Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=130151&disp=The+Genealogical+index+of+the+Newberry+L%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973.D22n films];[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=928135 928135]–37 films). </ref> | ||
===Family History Library=== | |||
To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Illinois counties, use the 33 inventories of the county archives published around 1940 by the Historical Records Survey. The Family History Library has copies of most of these. These inventories can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Illinois counties, use the 33 inventories of the county archives published around 1940 by the Historical Records Survey. The Family History Library has copies of most of these. These inventories can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | ||
ILLINOIS, [COUNTY]- ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES- INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | ::ILLINOIS, [COUNTY]- ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES- | ||
::ILLINOIS, INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | |||
=== Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | === Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards === | ||
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You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Illinois in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. Much of the information is available at little or no cost. Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following sites are important gateways to additional sites: | You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Illinois in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. Much of the information is available at little or no cost. Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following sites are important gateways to additional sites: | ||
FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service. [Salt Lake City, Utah]: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 March 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ | FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service. [Salt Lake City, Utah]: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 March 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]. At this site you can access the Family History Library Catalog, Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, Source Guide, lists of Family History Centers, web sites related to family history, and lists of researchers interested in similar genealogical topics. You can also learn about and order Family History Library publications. | ||
Howells, Cyndi. "U.S.- Illinois- IL." ''In Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet.'' Puyallup, Washington: Cyndi Howells, 6 October 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.cyndislist.com/il.htm | Howells, Cyndi. "U.S.- Illinois- IL." ''In Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet.'' Puyallup, Washington: Cyndi Howells, 6 October 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.cyndislist.com/il.htm Cyndislist.com]. This list has more links to other Illinois genealogical sites and describes more resources than any other site on the Internet. | ||
"Illinois USGenWeb." ''In The USGenWeb Project [Internet site].'' N.p., 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilgenweb/ | "Illinois USGenWeb." ''In The USGenWeb Project [Internet site].'' N.p., 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilgenweb/ rootsweb.com]. This is a cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet, for each county, state, and country. | ||
"United States Resources: Illinois." ''In RootsWeb''. N.p., 28 August 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/il.html | "United States Resources: Illinois." ''In RootsWeb''. N.p., 28 August 1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/il.html rootsweb.com]. This list of sites and resources includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list. | ||
"''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry''. N.p., 1996-1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. This site brings searchable data to genealogists including databases (church, cemetery, census, land, immigration, naturalization, and vital records), directories, historical accounts, mailing lists, queries, local surname researchers, and look-up volunteers. | "''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry''. <ref> "''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry''. N.p., 1996-1999 [cited 7 October 1999]. </ref> This site brings searchable data to genealogists including databases (church, cemetery, census, land, immigration, naturalization, and vital records), directories, historical accounts, mailing lists, queries, local surname researchers, and look-up volunteers. | ||
For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research, see the "[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" | For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research, see the "[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page. | ||
Some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. These computers do not have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You can use these services at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | Some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. These computers do not have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You can use these services at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | ||
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