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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Illinois]] > Illinois Archives and Libraries'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[Illinois]] > Illinois Archives and Libraries'' | ||
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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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''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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;callno=977.3+C44g 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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;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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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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;callno=977.3+J53ir+ 977.3 J53ir] 1997.)</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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;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] | '''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] | ||
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A useful guide to records in IRAD depositories is: | A useful guide to records in IRAD depositories is: | ||
*''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&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;callno=977.356%2FS1+J53s 977.356/S1 J53s]). </ref> | *''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&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;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/ Newberry Library] | '''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] | ||
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Major collections at the Newberry Library are described in: | Major collections at the Newberry Library are described in: | ||
*''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&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;callno=977.311+A3s 977.311 A3s].)</ref> | *''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&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;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''<ref> ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago.&amp;nbsp; Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=130151&amp;disp=The+Genealogical+index+of+the+Newberry+L%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 973.D22n films];[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;filmno=928135 928135]–37 films). </ref> | ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library''<ref> ''The Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library'', Chicago.&amp;amp;nbsp; Four Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1960. (Family History Library book Q [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;amp;titleno=130151&amp;amp;disp=The+Genealogical+index+of+the+Newberry+L%20%20&amp;amp;columns=*,0,0 973.D22n films];[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;filmno=928135 928135]–37 films). </ref> | ||
=== Family History Library === | === Family History Library === | ||
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"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. | "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''. <ref>"''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange &amp;amp;amp; 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. | "''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry''. <ref>"''IL GenExchange''." ''In Genealogical Exchange &amp;amp;amp;amp; 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. | ||
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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