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A Guide to the History of Illinois
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by John Hoffmann
Sales Rank: 1182387
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List Price: $110.95
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 360 pages
Published by: Greenwood Press January 30, 1991
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0313241104
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0313241109
Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 1.6 pounds
Product Review
A guide to the literature and sources of Illinois history. It includes descriptions of both primary and secondary sources. The first part of the book consists of bibliographical essays that focus on particular periods and topics in Illinois history. The second part includes 12 reports on the principal archival and manuscript repositories for documentation in the field of Illinois history. A final chapter surveys Illinois-related collections in the Library of Congress and the National Archives.Reference & Research Book News
Despite a seemingly hefty price, this volume is an extraordinary bargain in terms of the amount of information provided. Personal and library copies will become well thumbed from frequent reference.Illinois Historical Journal
Product Description
John Hoffmann's volume is the first comprehensive guide to the literature and sources of Illinois history. It includes full and careful descriptions of both primary and secondary sources. The first part of the book consists of bibliographical essays that focus on particular periods and topics in Illinois history. Eight chapters are devoted to specific areas, from 1673 to the present, while six chapters are thematic in nature, covering, for instance, the religious and educational history of the state, the voluminous literature on Chicago, and the subject of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois. These essays are preceded by introductory remarks on historical surveys, reference books, and periodicals in the field, studies of such topics as the medical and legal history of the state, and publications relating to maps and newspapers of Illinois. This long overdue guide will bring together the vast accumulation of primary and secondary materials that defines Illinois history. The nature and scope of this guide is unmatched by any previous work. The second part includes twelve reports on the principal archival and manuscript repositories for documentation in the field of Illinois history. This section provides detailed information on specific collections within the context of related sources on particular periods and topics. A final chapter surveys Illinois-related collections in the Library of Congress and the National Archives. As part of the series "Reference Guides to State History and Research," this book provides a valuable resource for researchers, students, genealogists, and the interested public, and is an appropriate selection for reference collections in American, regional, or Illinois history.
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