Online Social Studies Resources

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.

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 is online  visual collection of historic images showcases the Mississippi River region along the Iowa/Illinois border.