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Encyclopedia of Chicago

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The Encyclopedia of Chicago is a dynamic and unprecedented metropolitan history. Thousands of historical resources-including articles, photos, maps, broadsides and newspapers-related to Chicago's colorful and complex history are at your fingertips.

Peoria Historical Society Database
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This is a searchable database of  Peoria, Illinois history.

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 WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources is a cost-free academic Internet directory that is part of the volunteer-run WWW Virtual Library System, with over 2000 carefully selected, annotated links in 34 international affairs categories. It is frequently maintained, receives worldwide use daily, and is designed for teachers, scholars, students, researchers, diplomats, and the interested public, among others.

Illinois Digital Archives

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The Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) was created in 2000, as a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.


Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive
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​​This online visual collection of historic images showcases the Mississippi River region along the Iowa/Illinois border.


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