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additional links to Illinois cultural guide
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''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:  


*''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 {{FHL|977.3 C44g|disp=977.3 C44g}}). </ref>
*''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. {{Worldcat|18848702}}{{FHL|616934|item|disp=FHL Book 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 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/ National Archives Great Lakes]
7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ National Archives Great Lakes]  


=== State Archives, Libraries, and Societies  ===
=== State Archives, Libraries, and Societies  ===
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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:  


*''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. {{Worldcat|21428656}} {{FHL|641970|item|977.3 J53ir |disp=FHL Book 977.3 J53ir}}</ref> 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. {{Worldcat|21428656}} {{FHL|641970|item|977.3 J53ir |disp=FHL Book 977.3 J53ir}}</ref> This source is also available on compact disc from the state archives. [http://www.archive.org/details/guidetoculturalr1988illi Internet Archives ]has a free copy avialable online.


[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  
[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  
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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;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;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™.&nbsp;Many centers&nbsp;have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You&nbsp;may also&nbsp;use these services at most&nbsp;public libraries, college libraries, and private locations.  
Most Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™.&nbsp;Many centers&nbsp;have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You&nbsp;may also&nbsp;use these services at most&nbsp;public libraries, college libraries, and private locations.


== References  ==
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