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Illinois History Pages
Courtesy of Infobahn Outfitters.

Illinois State Museum
Fine art, anthropology, and natural history come together.

Illinois Labor History Society
Promotes the study and appreciation of the contribution made by the working people of Illinois to the betterment of life and liberty in a democratic society.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
collecting, preserving, and interpreting the historical heritage and culture of the state of Illinois

A Brief Sketch of Working People's History in Illinois
Article by Robert D. Sampson covers the history of organized labor in Illinois 1819-present, includes references to the Pullman strike, Haymarket, Mother Jones and the Wobblies, and three recent labor disputes in Decatur.

Illinois Maps
The Perry-CastaƱeda Library Map Collection.

The Underground Railroad in Illinois
Order form, chapter overviews, and author information for this book with photographs, drawings, maps, biographical sketches, and educational activities.

The Page of Everything Frith
Profiles the life and crimes of Thurman Kingsbury Thriff, who was convicted for two murders in 1978.

Chronology of Illinois History
Details in table form major dates in Illinois history from 10,0000 BC to 1999.

Joseph Bowman's Company Illinois Regiment 1778
Educational group that teaches about the state's part in the War for Independence 1775-1784. Includes calendar and locations of living history events, photo gallery, and historic articles.


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