The following is an introductory guide to conducting research on Chicago's history. All of the following libraries, archives, and other institutions are open to the public, but may have irregular hours or require appointments. It is advisable to call or email ahead of your visit.
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Most any Chicago history topic
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Research Library,
Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614-6071
312.642.4600
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Chicago city records |
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Municipal Reference Collection,
Chicago Public Library
400 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.747.4526
Illinois Regional Archives,
Northeastern Illinois University Library
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699
773.442.4506
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Cook County records
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Illinois Regional Archives,
Northeastern Illinois University Library
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699
773.442.4506
Circuit Court of Cook County Archives
Daley Center, Room 1113
50 West Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.603.6601
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Social welfare organization records
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Special Collections,
UIC Main Library
801 South Morgan Street, M/C 234
Chicago, Illinois 60607
312.996.2742
Special Collections,
University of Chicago Regenstein Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
773.702.8705
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Census records
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National Archives and Records Administration
7358 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60629-5898
773.948.9001
Local and Family History Section,
Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610-3305
312.255.3512
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Photographs
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Research Library,
Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614-6071
312.642.4600
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Postcards
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Curt Teich Postcard Archives,
Lake County Museum
27277 Forest Preserve Drive
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
847.968.3381
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Past newspapers
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Research Library,
Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614-6071
312.642.4600
Newspapers and Periodicals,
Harold Washington Public Library
400 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.747.4300
Illinois State Historical Library
112 North 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1507
217.524.7216
Illinois Newspaper Project
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Ethnic and religious records
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Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature,
Woodson Regional Public Library
9525 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60628
312.747.6900
Polish Museum of America Library and Archives
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773.384.3352
Chicago Jewish Archives
618 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.322.1749
Archives and Records Center,
Archdiocese of Chicago [Roman Catholic]
711 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60661
312.831.0711
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Neighborhood history records
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Neighborhood History Research Collections,
Harold Washington Public Library
200 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.747.4875
Coverage: citywide; see subject list.
Neighborhood History Research Collections,
Sulzer Regional Public Library
4455 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
312.744.7616
Coverage: Ravenswood, Lakeview, North Center, Uptown
Edgewater Historical Society
5358 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
773.506.4849
Coverage: Edgewater, Uptown
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society
7344 North Western Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645-1814
773.764.4078
Coverage: Rogers Park, West Ridge
Hyde Park Historical Society
5529 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
773.493.1893
Coverage: Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn
Ridge Historical Society
10621 South Seeley Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60643
773.881.1675
Coverage: Beverly Hills, Morgan Park, Washington Heights
Southeast Historical Society
3658 East 106th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
773.721.7948
Coverage: Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch, South Chicago, South Deering
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
217 Home Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
708.848.6755
Coverage: Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park
Evanston Historical Society
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.475.3410
Coverage: Evanston
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Jazz history records
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Chicago Jazz Archive,
University of Chicago Regenstein Library
1100 East 57th Street JRL361
Chicago, Illinois 60637-1596
773.702.3721
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Page authored: 1 July 2005
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