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*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/il Illinois Online Historical Directories], listed by county<br><br> | *[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/il Illinois Online Historical Directories], listed by county<br><br> | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
Directories have been published for various Illinois cities and counties since the 1830s, though they may not exist for every year. Some directories focus on the businesses or occupations of an area, while others include heads of households, landowners, and voters. | Directories have been published for various Illinois cities and counties since the 1830s, though they may not exist for every year. Some directories focus on the businesses or occupations of an area, while others include heads of households, landowners, and voters. | ||
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Examples of directories that may be found in an archive are: city directories, telephone directories, church directories, occupational directories, farmers directories, or rosters of society members. | Examples of directories that may be found in an archive are: city directories, telephone directories, church directories, occupational directories, farmers directories, or rosters of society members. | ||
== Resources for Illinois Directories == | ==Resources for Illinois Directories== | ||
===Libraries and Archives=== | ===Libraries and Archives=== | ||
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*The [http://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library], the [http://www.chicagohs.org/research Chicago Historical Society,] also known as the Chicago History Museum and other libraries have excellent collections of city and county directories. Contact the local library in the area where you believe your ancestor lived to learn what directories are available. | *The [http://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library], the [http://www.chicagohs.org/research Chicago Historical Society,] also known as the Chicago History Museum and other libraries have excellent collections of city and county directories. Contact the local library in the area where you believe your ancestor lived to learn what directories are available. | ||
=== Directories Online === | ===Directories Online=== | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1540&cj=1&path=Illinois&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 Ancestry.com ($)] has a selection of directories for cities through out the state. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1540&cj=1&path=Illinois&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 Ancestry.com ($)] has a selection of directories for cities through out the state. | ||
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*[http://www.fold3.com Fold3.com] ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_22/city_directories_chicago Chicago City Directories 1843-1917, 1923] (3 yrs. missing) available online. | *[http://www.fold3.com Fold3.com] ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_22/city_directories_chicago Chicago City Directories 1843-1917, 1923] (3 yrs. missing) available online. | ||
=== Family History Library === | ===Family History Library=== | ||
The [[Family History Library]] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Illinois including: | The [[Family History Library]] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Illinois including: | ||
'''Rockford''' | '''Rockford''' | ||
1986, 1990 FHL book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22977.331%2FR1%20E4pr*%22 977.331/R1 E4pr] | 1986, 1990 Family History Library FHL book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22977.331%2FR1%20E4pr*%22 977.331/R1 E4pr] | ||
1908-1935 FHL film [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/534424?availability=Family%20History%20Library 1843145-1843155] | 1908-1935 Family History Library FHL film [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/534424?availability=Family%20History%20Library 1843145-1843155] | ||
'''Chicago | '''Chicago''' | ||
1839–1928 {{FHL|533804|item|disp=FHL fiche 6043786–6043808}} and {{FHL|533804|item|disp=FHL film 1376659 (first of 64 films)}} | 1839–1928 Family History Library {{FHL|533804|item|disp=FHL fiche 6043786–6043808}} and {{FHL|533804|item|disp=FHL film 1376659 (first of 64 films)}} | ||
1844–1901 {{FHL|308691|item|disp=FHL films 1000739–1000754}} | 1844–1901 Family HIstory Library {{FHL|308691|item|disp=FHL films 1000739–1000754}} | ||
''Lurie Index of People in Chicago in 1937 As Well As All of the Voters’ Registration for Chicago''. Tucson, Arizona: Reproduction, 19–?. {{FHL|360204|item|disp=FHL films 933501–933538}}. Names and addresses of residents of Chicago in 1937. | ''Lurie Index of People in Chicago in 1937 As Well As All of the Voters’ Registration for Chicago''. Tucson, Arizona: Reproduction, 19–?. {{FHL|360204|item|disp=FHL films 933501–933538}}. Names and addresses of residents of Chicago in 1937. | ||
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To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under: | To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under: | ||
:: ILLINOIS, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES | ::ILLINOIS, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES | ||
:: ILLINOIS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES | ::ILLINOIS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES | ||
===Business Directories=== | ===Business Directories=== | ||