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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. | ||
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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: | ||
=== [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]] === | === [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]] === | ||
7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/] | 7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/] | ||
=== State Archives, Libraries, and Societies === | === State Archives, Libraries, and Societies === | ||
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Other genealogical societies are listed in the Directory of Illinois Museums and the Reithmaier book, both cited at the beginning of this section. | Other genealogical societies are listed in the Directory of Illinois Museums and the Reithmaier book, both cited at the beginning of this section. | ||
'''Illinois State Historical Society<br>'''Old State Capitol<br>Springfield, IL 62701<br>Telephone: 217-525-2781<br>Internet: [http://www.historyillinois.org www.historyillinois.org] | '''Illinois State Historical Society<br>'''Old State Capitol<br>Springfield, IL 62701<br>Telephone: 217-525-2781<br>Internet: [http://www.historyillinois.org www.historyillinois.org] | ||
[[Illinois|Illinois]] | [[Illinois|Illinois]] | ||
=== Illinois Regional Archives Depository System === | === Illinois Regional Archives Depository System === | ||
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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''<ref> ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q {{FHL|130151|title-id|disp=973.D22n films}};{{FHL|928135|film|disp=928135}}–37 films). </ref> | ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library''<ref> ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q {{FHL|130151|title-id|disp=973.D22n films}};{{FHL|928135|film|disp=928135}}–37 films). </ref> | ||
=== Family History Library === | === Family History Library === | ||
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[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Illinois United States Resources: Illinois]. ''In RootsWeb''. N.p., 28 August 1999 [accessed 18 May 2011]. Available at [http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html rootsweb.com] This list of sites and resources includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list. | [http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Illinois United States Resources: Illinois]. ''In RootsWeb''. N.p., 28 August 1999 [accessed 18 May 2011]. Available at [http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html rootsweb.com] This list of sites and resources includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list. | ||
Most Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. Many centers have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You may also use these services at most public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | Most Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. Many centers have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You may also use these services at most public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Illinois|Archives]] [[Category:United_States_Repositories]] | [[Category:Illinois|Archives]] [[Category:United_States_Repositories]] | ||