Regional, North America, United States, Illinois, Society and Culture, History

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- collecting, preserving, and interpreting the historical heritage and culture of the state of Illinois
- 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.
- Profiles the life and crimes of Thurman Kingsbury Thriff, who was convicted for two murders in 1978.
- Celebrates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the role the state played. Features a newsletter, historic sites to visit, and a calendar of events.
- Fine art, anthropology, and natural history come together.
- Details in table form major dates in Illinois history from 10,0000 BC to 1999.
- The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.
- A group of religious exiles from Madeira (Portuguese islands off the coast of Morocco) settled in Illinois in the 1850s. This website chronicles this episode and identifies some place names of probable Portuguese origin.
- 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.
- Educational group that teaches about the state's part in the War for Independance 1775-1784. Includes calendar and locations of living history events, photo gallery, and historic articles.
- A webliography of links to topics including the state's symbol and song, government information, genealogy, Chicago, Lincoln, Native Americans, the state's educational/historical/cultural institutions, and special topics. Compliled by the Assistant Direc
- Order form, chapter overviews, and author information for this book with photographs, drawings, maps, biographical sketches, and educational activities.

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