Research at your fingertips!
Whether you’re looking for resources for your latest project, school assignment, or family history research, there are more resources available online and in local collections. Below are some online resources that may help you discover more about Central Illinois.
University of Illinois Springfield Archives
Discover the rich collection of local history through manuscripts, maps, and photographs within the special collections of the UIS Archives. In addition learn about the history of Sangamon State University before it became the University of Illinois Springfield.
Hear the stories of those who have lived in central Illinois in the UIS Oral History Collection.
County records to vital records discover the history of Illinois through the records at the Illinois State Archives.