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===Contact Information=== | ===Contact Information=== | ||
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="GAU">[http://www.ahml.info/node/add/contact-us Contact Us] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> | '''E-mail:'''<ref name="GAU">[http://www.ahml.info/node/add/contact-us Contact Us] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> [http://www.ahml.info/node/add/contact-us Contact Us] e-mail form.<br> | ||
'''Address:'''<ref name="Gen">[http://www.ahml.info/research/genealogy Genealogy and Local History] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> | '''Address:'''<ref name="Gen">[http://www.ahml.info/research/genealogy Genealogy and Local History] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> | ||
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:500 N. Dunton Avenue<br>Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5910<br><br> | :500 N. Dunton Avenue<br>Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5910<br><br> | ||
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Gen" /> | '''Telephone:'''<ref name="Gen" /> 847-392-0100.<br>'''Fax: ''' 847-506-2650. | ||
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="loc">[http://www.ahml.info/visit/location Location, Hours, {{amp}} Holidays] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> | '''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="loc">[http://www.ahml.info/visit/location Location, Hours, {{amp}} Holidays] in ''Arlington Heights Memorial Library'' (accessed 6 April 2015).</ref> Mon–Fri 9am–10pm; Sat 9am–5:30pm; Sun Noon–5:30pm; [http://www.ahml.info/visit/location Holidays]. | ||
'''Map, directions, and public transportation''' | '''Map, directions, and public transportation''' | ||
*'''Map: | *'''Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/500+N+Dunton+Ave,+Arlington+Heights,+IL+60004/@42.0877576,-87.9881676,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880fbaefcb1192a9:0x71bb3356f865ea81 Google map: Arlington Heights Memorial Library] | ||
*'''Directions:'''<ref>Based on [http://www.mapquest.com/ MapQuest].</ref> | *'''Directions:'''<ref>Based on [http://www.mapquest.com/ MapQuest].</ref> | ||
**'''''from the north on I-94 (Milwaukee, WI): | **'''''from the north on I-94 (Milwaukee, WI): ''''' Merge onto I-94 E toward US-41/Chicago (Portions toll). Keep right to take I-294 S/Tri State Tollway S toward Indiana/O'Hare (Portions toll), 3.6 mi. Take the Willow Rd exit, 0.4 mi. Keep right to take the ramp toward WHEELING/PROSPECT HGTS, 0.04. Merge onto Willow Rd/Palatine Rd and continue straight west bound, 5.8 mi. Turn left onto N Arlington Heights Rd, 1.5 mi. Turn right onto E Euclid Ave, 0.1 mi. Take the 2nd left onto N Dunton Ave, 0.03 mi. 500 N DUNTON AVE is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the east on I-90/I-94 W/Kennedy Expy W (Chicago, IL): | **'''''from the east on I-90/I-94 W/Kennedy Expy W (Chicago, IL): ''''' Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W/Kennedy Expy W. Keep left to take I-90 W/Kennedy Expy W via EXIT 43B toward O'Hare/Rockford, 5.9 mi. Keep left to take I-90 W/Jane Addams Memorial Tollway W toward Rockford/I-294 N/Milwaukee (Portions toll), 7.9 mi. Take the Arlington Hts Road exit, 0.4 mi. Turn slight right onto S Arlington Heights Rd, 3.2 mi. Turn left onto E Euclid Ave, 0.1 mi. Take the 2nd left onto N Dunton Ave, 0.03 mi. 500 N DUNTON AVE is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the south on I-355 (Joliet, IL): | **'''''from the south on I-355 (Joliet, IL): ''''' Merge onto I-355 N toward West Suburbs (Portions toll). I-355 N becomes I-290 W, 5.6 mi. Take IL-53 N toward Kirchoff Rd/North Suburbs, 2.7 mi. Take the Euclid Ave E exit, 0.4 mi. Merge onto Euclid Ave, 2.3 mi. Turn right onto N Dunton Ave, 0.03 mi. 500 N DUNTON AVE is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the west on I-90 (Rockford, IL): | **'''''from the west on I-90 (Rockford, IL): ''''' Merge onto I-90 E/Jane Addams Memorial Tollway E toward Chicago (Portions toll). Take the IL-53 N exit toward Northwest Suburbs, 1.1 mi. Merge onto IL-53 N via the ramp on the left, 1.8 mi. Take the Euclid Ave E exit, 0.4 mi. Merge onto Euclid Ave, 2.3 mi. Turn right onto N Dunton Ave, 0.03 mi. 500 N DUNTON AVE is on the right. | ||
*'''Public transportation: | *'''Public transportation: ''' The [http://goroo.com/goroo/showHome.htm Chicago Transit]'s train [http://goroo.com/goroo/getMetraScheduleStation.htm?route=Metra%20Union%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Line&origStop=Jefferson%20Park&destStop=Arlington%20Heights&origStopId=JEFFERSONP&destStopId=ARLINGTNHT&date=04/13/2015 Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line] stops in Arlington Heights four blocks (0.2 mi.) south of the library. | ||
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | ||
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*[http://www.chipublib.org/ Chicago Public Library] reference books, how-to-guides, histories, biographies. | *[http://www.chipublib.org/ Chicago Public Library] reference books, how-to-guides, histories, biographies. | ||
*[[Lincoln Library|Lincoln Library]], Springfield, indexed obituaries, city directories, the '''''Sangamon Valley Collection | *[[Lincoln Library|Lincoln Library]], Springfield, indexed obituaries, city directories, the '''''Sangamon Valley Collection ''''' has photos, yearbooks, histories, and maps for studying Sangamon and surrounding counties.<nowiki></ref></nowiki> | ||
*[[Peoria Public Library|Peoria Public Library]] enjoys a large genealogy and local history department, including many indexes, DAR files, and basic genealogy resources for the plains states.<nowiki></ref></nowiki> | *[[Peoria Public Library|Peoria Public Library]] enjoys a large genealogy and local history department, including many indexes, DAR files, and basic genealogy resources for the plains states.<nowiki></ref></nowiki> | ||
*[[Urbana Free Library|Urbana Free Library]] their strength is Champaign County history, but they have good basic genealogy for the entire United States including printed genealogies, manuscripts, family folders.<nowiki></ref></nowiki> | *[[Urbana Free Library|Urbana Free Library]] their strength is Champaign County history, but they have good basic genealogy for the entire United States including printed genealogies, manuscripts, family folders.<nowiki></ref></nowiki> | ||
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*[https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/ClerksOffice.aspx U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois] recent civil and criminal court records. | *[https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/ClerksOffice.aspx U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois] recent civil and criminal court records. | ||
*[http://www.spertus.edu/asher_cja/index.php Asher Library], Chicago, Spertus Institute for Jewish Studies 500,000 books, and films. | *[http://www.spertus.edu/asher_cja/index.php Asher Library], Chicago, Spertus Institute for Jewish Studies 500,000 books, and films. | ||
*'''''Chicago Title and Trust | *'''''Chicago Title and Trust ''''' for a fee they will search property records '''prior''' to the Chicago fire.<ref name="DB39" /> | ||
*[[Pritzker Military Museum and Library|Pritzker Military Museum and Library]], Chicago, 45,000 military history books, unit histories, photos, uniforms, equipment, insignia, and ships of many world militaries. They help genealogists.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_Military_Museum_%26_Library Pritzker Military Museum and Library] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 March 2015).</ref> | *[[Pritzker Military Museum and Library|Pritzker Military Museum and Library]], Chicago, 45,000 military history books, unit histories, photos, uniforms, equipment, insignia, and ships of many world militaries. They help genealogists.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_Military_Museum_%26_Library Pritzker Military Museum and Library] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 March 2015).</ref> | ||
*[http://archives.archchicago.org/Genealogy.aspx Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Archives] parish records, priest biographies, sacramental, school, or orphanage records. | *[http://archives.archchicago.org/Genealogy.aspx Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Archives] parish records, priest biographies, sacramental, school, or orphanage records. | ||
*[[South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society|South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society]], Hazel Crest, a very good collection with local histories, genealogies, naturalizations, [[Illinois Occupations#Pullman_Car_Workers|Pullman Car Works personnel]], obituaries, church histories.<ref name="DB39" /> | *[[South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society|South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society]], Hazel Crest, a very good collection with local histories, genealogies, naturalizations, [[Illinois Occupations#Pullman_Car_Workers|Pullman Car Works personnel]], obituaries, church histories.<ref name="DB39" /> | ||
*[[University of Chicago Library|University of Chicago Library]] plentiful historical records, including '''''Durrett Collection | *[[University of Chicago Library|University of Chicago Library]] plentiful historical records, including '''''Durrett Collection ''''' of historical Kentucky and Ohio River Valley manuscripts of early people in the Ohio Valley.<ref name="DB39" /> | ||
*[http://library.uic.edu/ University of Illinois at Chicago], | *[http://library.uic.edu/ University of Illinois at Chicago], biography, periodicals, newspapers, oral history, ethnic studies. | ||
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties: | *Repositories in '''''surrounding counties: ''''' '''in Illinois:''' [[DuPage County, Illinois|DuPage]], [[Kane County, Illinois|Kane]], [[Lake County, Illinois|Lake]], [[McHenry County, Illinois|McHenry]], [[Will County, Illinois|Will]]; and '''in Indiana:''' [[Lake County, Indiana|Lake]]. | ||
*[https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records Illinois Dept. of Health Vital Records], Springfield, birth, marriage, death, adoption, and divorces. | *[https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records Illinois Dept. of Health Vital Records], Springfield, birth, marriage, death, adoption, and divorces. | ||
*[[Illinois State Archives]], Springfield, county/state records, pre-Chicago fire sources, indexed vital records, early land grants, military records, all fed/state censuses, surname card index.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 41.</ref> | *[[Illinois State Archives]], Springfield, county/state records, pre-Chicago fire sources, indexed vital records, early land grants, military records, all fed/state censuses, surname card index.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 41.</ref> | ||
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*[http://www.brethren.org/bhla/ Brethren Historical Library and Archives], Elgin, IL, cultural, socio-economic, theological, genealogical, and institutional history of the Brethren. | *[http://www.brethren.org/bhla/ Brethren Historical Library and Archives], Elgin, IL, cultural, socio-economic, theological, genealogical, and institutional history of the Brethren. | ||
*[http://www.elca.org/archives/ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives], Elk Grove Village, IL, serves historians, congregations, synods, genealogists and others interested in Lutheran history. | *[http://www.elca.org/archives/ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives], Elk Grove Village, IL, serves historians, congregations, synods, genealogists and others interested in Lutheran history. | ||
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states: | *Repositories in '''''surrounding states: ''''' [[Indiana Archives and Libraries|Indiana]], [[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Iowa]], [[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Kentucky]], [[Michigan Archives and Libraries|Michigan]], [[Missouri Archives and Libraries|Missouri]], and [[Wisconsin Archives and Libraries|Wisconsin]] | ||
*[[National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)]], St. Louis, MO, military and civil services personnel records. For servicemen and servicewomen discharged from 1912 to 1953.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 134.</ref> <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/ National Archives at St. Louis] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 18 March 2014).</ref> | *[[National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)]], St. Louis, MO, military and civil services personnel records. For servicemen and servicewomen discharged from 1912 to 1953.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 134.</ref> <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/ National Archives at St. Louis] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 18 March 2014).</ref> | ||
*[http://www.pgsa.org/aboutPGSA.php Polish Genealogical Society of America], Milwaukee, WI, 60,000 books on Polish history, art, culture, reference. | *[http://www.pgsa.org/aboutPGSA.php Polish Genealogical Society of America], Milwaukee, WI, 60,000 books on Polish history, art, culture, reference. | ||
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