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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: | ||
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 977.3 C44g). | 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]). | ||
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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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 977.3 J53ir 1997.) This source is also available on compact disc from the state archives. | 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. | ||
'''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/ | ||
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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 977.356/S1 J53s). | 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]). | ||
'''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/ 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/ www.newberry.org] | ||
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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 977.311 A3s.) | 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].) | ||
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 | ''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). | ||
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: | ||
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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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