Illinois State Archives
This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention in the depository, in order by issuing agency.
- African-American Records (2001, February) [Genealogical Research Series Pamphlet No.6]
This pamphlet is one in a series designed to assist the genealogical researcher in using the most pertinent of related federal, state, and local governmental records in the possession of the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository system. The purpose of this pamphlet is to inform researchers about the Archives unique holdings of Illinois African-American servitude, emancipation, and military service records from the 18th and 19th centuries. - African-American Records (2003, September) [Genealogical Research Series Pamphlet No.6]
This pamphlet is one in a series designed to assist the genealogical researcher in using the most pertinent of related federal, state, and local governmental records in the possession of the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository system. The purpose of this pamphlet is to inform researchers about the Archives unique holdings of Illinois African-American servitude, emancipation, and military service records from the 18th and 19th centuries. - Celebrate Illinois Archives Month (2007, October)
Poster showing examples of historic documents and photographs. - Descriptive Inventory of the Archives of the State of Illinois (1996, Second Edition)
The Descriptive Inventory covers state governmental records as well as some related federal governmental records held by the State Archives at the Margaret Cross Norton Building in Springfield. It represents the efforts of the Illinois State Archives to make its records holdings as fully known and accessible as practicable. - Discovering Family and Local History {periodical start}
Brochure describes IRAD as a resource-sharing system that works with the Local Records Commission and area officials to transfer valuable records to the seven IRAD centers at Illinois state universities. Records at each IRAD reflect the unique history and traditions of that region. - Federal Census Records (2001, January) [Genealogical Research Series Pamphlet No.4]
This pamphlet is the fourth in a series designed to assist the genealogical Researcher In using the most pertinent of related federal, state, and local governmental records in the possession of the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository system. This pamphlet concerns federal censuses. - Finding Your Genealogical Roots: Historical Research Centers in Springfield {periodical start}
This pamphlet describes the six major research institutions in Springfield, Illinois that provide resources for genealogical research to the public. Addresses, contact information and maps to locate the institutions are included. - For the Record: newsletter of the Illinois State Archives, & the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board, Secretary of State & State Archivist {periodical start}
This newsletter describes research tools and resources made available by the Illinois State Archives. - Guidelines for Genealogical Research {periodical start}
This guide briefly explains the most frequently consulted genealogical resources at the Illinois State Archives. - Illinois History, Geography and Government Quiz (2001, June)
This one-page quiz covers Illinois history from exploration through the twentieth century.