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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
In addition to the papers and artifacts on Abraham Lincoln, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (ALPL) is a valuable resource for genealogists. Their collection includes manuscripts, newspapers, oral histories, books, pamphlets, maps, and periodicals.
Databases in the Illinois State Archives
Some of the databases include: Databases of Illinois Veterans; Illinois Statewide Death Index (1916-1950); Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916; and Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900.
History, Philosophy & Newspaper Library (HPNL)
HPNL is a library at the University of Illinois and has current and historical newspapers. Their holdings consist of over 100,000 reels of microfilmed newspapers.
Illinois Digital Archives
The Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) is a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois. The collection includes: photographs, histories, letters, IL government documents, postcards, posters, newspapers, maps, etc.
Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection (IDNC)
Titles Available: Daily Illini 1874-1975 & Urbana Daily Courier 1903-1935
Illinois Newspaper Project
The Illinois Newspaper Project (INP) team inventoried newspaper collections and created a database of all newspapers discovered. Search the INP database to find newspapers publications and the published dates.
Illinois State Archives
Illinois State Archives is the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values in the Norton Building. In addition to the State Archives, there are seven regional depositories located on state university campuses throughout Illinois with local government holdings.
Illinois State Genealogical Society
The mission of ISGS is to provide leadership, education, and support in promoting genealogy and the ancestral heritage of Illinois.