The Illinois State Archives recently acquired a Civil Warmuster roll from the 144th Illinois Infantry Regiment. Itwas donated to the Archives by Jean Shimunek of Altonwhose great grandfather served as clerk for the 144th.Archival Conservator Alex Dixon performed conservationwork on the muster roll by hydrating and flattening the rolland removing tape. The muster roll will be digitized andadded to Military and Naval Department Record Series301.018, “Administrative Files on Civil War Companiesand Regiments.” The 144th Illinois Infantry Regimentserved as guards for the Alton Prison, where ConfederatePrisoners of War were held.

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board(ISHRAB) is pleased to announce the 2019 HistoricalRecords Preservation Grant program. Grants of up to$5,000 will be awarded to Illinois historical records repos-itories with funds provided by the National HistoricalPublications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This is the10th year the ISHRAB has awarded these grants.

Grants will be awarded to institutions that demonstrateneed, both financially and programmatically, and thatshow commitment to developing and/or implementingprojects that will lead to enhanced online access. Theseprojects may include creating online finding aids; digitizingrecords and placing the digital content online; making aninventory of records; properly storing the records with the

goal of preparing them for future online access; or placinginformation about the records on a blog, wiki page orFacebook. Eligible institutions may be public or private.Although any size institution may apply, preference will begiven to those with archival holdings of 500 cubic feet orless and/or two or fewer professional staff.

The ISHRAB began accepting grant proposals on January28, 2019, with the deadline for submission of March 15.Grant award winners will be announced in May. For moreinformation, application instructions and a list of previousgrant-funded projects, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com(click Departments, Illinois State Archives, Illinois StateHistorical Records Advisory Board) or call 217-782-3492.

Win

ter

2019

www.cyberdriveillinois.com

Newsletterof theIllinoisState

Archives&

The Illinois State Historical

RecordsAdvisory Board

Jesse WhiteSecretary of State

&State Archivist

Volume 33Number 1

For the

For the Record is published three times a year by the Illinois State Archives Advisory Board, Office of the Secretary of State.

Jesse White • Secretary of State & State ArchivistProduced by the Secretary of State Communications Department.

Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. February 2019 – 1 – AR D 146.23

2019 Historical Records Grants - Application deadline March 15

Archives acquires Civil War muster roll

2018 Accessions of the Illinois State Archives - cont.

Jean Shimunek of Alton (right) recently donated a Civil War muster roll to theIllinois State Archives. Pictured discussing the muster roll with Shimunek areIllinois State Archives Director Dave Joens and Lacy McDonald, Genealogy& Local History manager at the Hayner Public Library District in Alton.

Archival Conservator Alex Dixon examines the muster roll prior to performingconservation work on the document.

Local Government Records

Grundy County County Clerk

Death Record, January 4, 1878-October 31, 1915; Vols. 1-3 and 1 mi.

Death Record, Coroner’s, March 1, 1912-December 27, 1915 Contained in Vol. 1 of the [Death Record]); 1 mi.

LaSalle County Circuit Court

Circuit Court Case Files, 1831-1880; 85 cu. ft.Circuit Court Case Files Index, 1831-1990; 2 mi.

Macon County Circuit Court

Naturalization Certificate Stubs, May 17, 1919-May 3, 1921; March 9, 1923-November 29, 1926; 3 vols. and 1 mi.

Naturalization Declarations of Intent, February 22, 1861-May 14, 1855; October 17, 1906-September 12, 1955; 6 vols. and 2 mi.

Naturalization Index Card File, 1926-1955; 0.3 cu. ft. and 1 mi.Naturalization Order Books, November 26, 1929-January 13,

1956; 1 vol.Naturalization Petition Record, March 11, 1907-December 12,

1955; 14 vols. and 5 mi.Naturalization Record, Final, November 24, 1858-January 3,

1883;1 vol. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Minors, August 4, 1862-February 2,

1883; 1 vol. and 1 mi.Repatriation Record, November 29, 1928-May 20, 1952; 0.1 cu.

ft.and 1 mi.

County CourtNaturalization Dockets, January 1883-September 1906; 2 vol.

and 1 mi.Naturalization Record, November 5, 1860-October 29, 1906;

3 vols. and 2 mi.Naturalization Record, Final, April 5, 1904-September 24, 1906;

1 vol. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Minors, September 19, 1896-July 30,

1906; 2 vols. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Soldiers, March 4, 1867-November 3,

1896; 1 vol. and 1 mi.

McDonough County County Clerk

Death Record, December 6, 1877-October 5, 1915; 1 mi.Death Record, Coroner’s, November 6, 1910-March 24, 1915; 1 mi.

Washington County County Clerk

Birth Record, 1877-1921; 3 mi.Birth Record Index, 1877-1901; 1 mi.Death Record, 1877-1971; 5 mi.Death Record Index, 1877-1901; 1 mi.Marriage Record, 1831-1987; 2 mi.Marriage Record Index, 1831-1971; 2 mi.Marriage Registers, 1877-1971; 3 mi.

Woodford County County Clerk

Birth Record, December 14, 1877-December 31, 1915; 3 mi.Birth Record Index, December 14, 1877-December 31, 1915; 1 mi.Death Record, December 3, 1877-December 31, 1915; 2 mi.Death Record, Stillbirth, December 29, 1877-J une 13, 1904, 1 mi.Death Record Index, December 3, 1877-December 28, 1938; 1 mi.Marriage Record, May 22, 1841-December 31, 1877; 1 mi.Marriage Record Index, Decmber 3, 1877-November 30, 1904;

1 mi.Marriage Registers, December 3, 1877-November 7, 1932; 2 mi.

Illinois State ArchivesMargaret Cross Norton Building

Capitol ComplexSpringfield, IL 62756

217-782-4682; 217-524-3930 (Fax)

Monday–Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closed all state holidays.

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The Illinois State Archives stores backup security microfilm of local government records at theMargaret Cross Norton Building in Springfield. Crawford Bealon (left) of the Archives recentlygave a tour of the microfilm storage area to Winnebago County Recorder Nancy McPherson,her Administrative Assistant Jen Seaman, and LaSalle County Recorder Karen Miller.

The ISHRAB is offering professional development scholarships to Illinois archivistsand archival volunteers to attend an archival workshop/seminar of their choice inIllinois (or an online professional archival development course). Awards are availablefor up to $200 per applicant, per fiscal year, and may be used toward the cost of reg-istration, housing and/or travel to the event. It is a reimbursable award. Scholarshipswill be awarded on a first-come basis until the funding is exhausted. Complete infor-mation and an application form can be found at www.cyberdriveillinois.com (click onDepartments, Illinois State Archives, Illinois Historical Records Advisory Board).

If you have any questions, please contact: David Joens, Director Illinois State Archives M. C. Norton Building Springfield, IL 62756 Phone: 217-782-3492 FAX: 217-524-3930 djoens@ilsos.net

This archival educational opportunity is funded by a State Board Programming grantfrom the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

DATES &

REMINDERS

Professional development scholarshipsavailable to Illinois archivists

Midwest Archives Conference2019 Annual Meeting

“Innovation, Transformation, Resurgence”April 3-6, Detroit, MI

https://www.midwestarchives.org/——————————————————

Society of American Archivists Workshopshttp://www2.archivists.org/

“Association Archives: Managing Your Institutional Memory”April 18, Chicago

“Managing Physical and Digital Architecture, Design, andConstruction Records”

April 30-May 1, Chicago——————————————————

National Genealogical Society2019 Family History Conference

“Journey of Discovery”May 8-11, St. Charles, MO

https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ ——————————————————National Association of Government Archives

and Records Administrators2019 NAGARA Annual Conference

“10,000 Lakes, 10,000 Opportunities”July 18-20, St. Paul, MN

https://nagara.org/annualconferences——————————————————

Society of American Archivists/Councilof State ArchivistsJoint Annual Meeting

“ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2019: Transformative!”July 31-August 6, Austin, TX

https://www2.archivists.org/am2019——————————————————

Downstate Local Records Commission Meeting1st Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Margaret Cross Norton Building, Springfieldwww.cyberdriveillinois.com

——————————————————Cook County Local Records Commission Meeting

2nd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m (unless otherwise noted)Video Conference Room, 9th floor

Thompson Center, Chicagoor Capital City Center, Springfield

130 W. Mason St. www.cyberdriveillinois.com

——————————————————State Records Commission Meeting

3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.Margaret Cross Norton Building, Springfield

www.cyberdriveillinois.com

ISAAB/ISHRAB member appointmentsSecretary of State Jesse White recently appointed two new board members to theIllinois State Archives Advisory Board/Illinois Historical Records Advisory Board. JulieWroblewski of the Chicago History Museum will serve for the 2017-2020 term andAaron Lisec of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale will serve for the 2018-2021term. The new members replace Dana Lamparello of the Chicago History Museumand Pamela Hackbart-Dean of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. SecretaryWhite also re-appointed Cecilia Salvatore of Dominican University to serve for the2018-2021 term as well. For a complete listing of ISAAB/ISHRAB members and theircontact information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com (Click on Departments, IllinoisState Archives, Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board).

2018 Accessions of the Illinois State Archives

STATE GOVERNMENT RECORDS

ILLINOIS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Hearing Decisions Files, July 1993-June 1999; 4.5 cu. ft.

GOVERNOR

Chief of StaffPatrick Quinn Chiefs of Staff Project Files, 2001-2003, 2005-2014;

7.5 cu. ft. Deputy Chiefs of Staff

Patrick Quinn Deputy Chief of Sta ff for Agriculture, Conservation, and Energy’s Administrative Files, 2009-2014; 0.5 cu. ft. Director of Boards and Commissions

Patrick Quinn Boards and Commissions Appointment and Operations Files, 2010-2014; 1 cu. ft. Director of Operations

Patrick Quinn Director of Operations’ Administrative Files, 2009-2013; 0.5 cu. ft. Governor’s Office of New Americans

Patrick Quinn Office of New Americans Director’s Administrative Files, 2005-2014; 1.75 cu. ft. Legal Counsel

Patrick Quinn Legal Counsel’s Reference and Issues Files, ca. 2010-2014; 1.5 cu. ft. Legislative Affairs

Patrick Quinn Assistant Legislative Counsel’s Health Care and Human Services Issues Files, ca. 2009-2014; 0.5 cu. ft.

Patrick Quinn Office of Legislative Affairs Administrative and Incoming Correspondence Files, 2003-2014; 1.25 cu. ft.

Patrick Quinn Staff Bill Analyses, 2011-2014; 3 cu. ft. Program and Policy Staff (Public Safety)

Patrick Quinn Public Safety Policy Working Files, 2009-2014; 2.75 cu. ft.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Director

Commission Meeting Files, March 16, 1979-December 12, 2002; 9 cu. ft.

Human Rights Authority Committee Meeting Minutes, 1992-2013; 2 cu. ft.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Director/Deputy Director

Directors’ Administrative Files, 1973-2016; 32 cu. ft.Historic Preservation Agency Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

Files, 1977-1990, 1993-2009, November 2011-November 2016; 9 cu. ft.

Department of Human Rights Legal Division

Agency Annual Affirmative Action Plans, July 2015-June 2016; 6 cu. ft.

Department of Insurance Executive Office (Legislative Affairs)

Legislative Bill Analyses Files, 1991-2006; 10 cu. ft.

Legislative Research Unit Illinois Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Minutes of Commission Meetings, February 9, 1972-May 6, 1980; August 7, 1984-December 3, 1986; 0.05 cu. ft.

Lieutenant GovernorPatrick Quinn Administrative Files, ca. 2003-2009; 5 cu. ft.

Military and Naval Department 124th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company E

(Donation from Sibley County Historical Society in Henderson, Minnesota) Administrative Files on Civil War Companies and Regiments (Muster and Pay Roll), ca. August 1864-February 1865; 0.01 cu. ft. General Headquarters

(Transfer from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Lincoln Collection) Administrative Files, 1920-1923; 0.02 cu. ft. Illinois National Guard

(Record donated by Mr. John Gottschalk of Chicago) Roster of Company E, 1st Infantry Regiment, ca. 1892-1898; 1 vol.

Military State Agents(Letter Transferred from the Missouri State Archives) Agents’

Correspondence, September 23, 1867; 0.01 cu. ft.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director’s Office (Legal Services Section)

Administrative Rules and Regulations Development Files, 2010-2012; 24 cu. ft.

Department of Revenue Legal Services Division

Legal Files, 1977-1997; 20 cu. ft.

Secretary of State Department of Information Technology

Data Center Layout Blueprints, ca. 1970-1998; 1 cu. ft. (81 blue prints) Index Department

Constitutional Convention of 1920 Record of Proposals, January 15, 1920-December 8, 1920; 0.25 cu. ft. and 1 vol.

Deeds to State-Owned Real Estate, November 2017-April 2018, June 2018-October 2018; 1.41 cu. ft.

Enrolled Acts of the General Assembly, 2015; 9 cu. ft.Executive Section. Executive Files, Sept. 23, 1999; 2015;

1.51 cu. ft.Executive Section. Extradition Papers, 2015-2016; 3 cu. ft.Executive Section. Proclamations of the Governor, 2016; 1 cu. ft.Files on Land Purchases for Road Development, 2016; 0.5 cu. ft.Proposed Amendments to the 1970 Constitution Files, 2010,

2016; 2.2 cu. ft

Department of Transportation Chief Counsel (Legal Services)

Litigation Files, 1972-2013; 30 cu. ft.

Brent West of the University of Illinois presents “Email Automation: Predictive Coding Tools, Workflows, andMore” at the 2018 CoSA/NAGARA/SAA conference in Washington, D.C. The Illinois State Archives and Universityof Illinois are in the third year of a grant funded by the National Historic Publications and Records Commission(NHPRC) that seeks to develop and demonstrate a reliable and sustainable method of identifying and providingappropriate access to email records of state agencies.

The ISHRAB is offering professional development scholarships to Illinois archivistsand archival volunteers to attend an archival workshop/seminar of their choice inIllinois (or an online professional archival development course). Awards are availablefor up to $200 per applicant, per fiscal year, and may be used toward the cost of reg-istration, housing and/or travel to the event. It is a reimbursable award. Scholarshipswill be awarded on a first-come basis until the funding is exhausted. Complete infor-mation and an application form can be found at www.cyberdriveillinois.com (click onDepartments, Illinois State Archives, Illinois Historical Records Advisory Board).

If you have any questions, please contact: David Joens, Director Illinois State Archives M. C. Norton Building Springfield, IL 62756 Phone: 217-782-3492 FAX: 217-524-3930 djoens@ilsos.net

This archival educational opportunity is funded by a State Board Programming grantfrom the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

DATES &

REMINDERS

Professional development scholarshipsavailable to Illinois archivists

Midwest Archives Conference2019 Annual Meeting

“Innovation, Transformation, Resurgence”April 3-6, Detroit, MI

https://www.midwestarchives.org/——————————————————

Society of American Archivists Workshopshttp://www2.archivists.org/

“Association Archives: Managing Your Institutional Memory”April 18, Chicago

“Managing Physical and Digital Architecture, Design, andConstruction Records”

April 30-May 1, Chicago——————————————————

National Genealogical Society2019 Family History Conference

“Journey of Discovery”May 8-11, St. Charles, MO

https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ ——————————————————National Association of Government Archives

and Records Administrators2019 NAGARA Annual Conference

“10,000 Lakes, 10,000 Opportunities”July 18-20, St. Paul, MN

https://nagara.org/annualconferences——————————————————

Society of American Archivists/Councilof State ArchivistsJoint Annual Meeting

“ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2019: Transformative!”July 31-August 6, Austin, TX

https://www2.archivists.org/am2019——————————————————

Downstate Local Records Commission Meeting1st Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Margaret Cross Norton Building, Springfieldwww.cyberdriveillinois.com

——————————————————Cook County Local Records Commission Meeting

2nd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m (unless otherwise noted)Video Conference Room, 9th floor

Thompson Center, Chicagoor Capital City Center, Springfield

130 W. Mason St. www.cyberdriveillinois.com

——————————————————State Records Commission Meeting

3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.Margaret Cross Norton Building, Springfield

www.cyberdriveillinois.com

ISAAB/ISHRAB member appointmentsSecretary of State Jesse White recently appointed two new board members to theIllinois State Archives Advisory Board/Illinois Historical Records Advisory Board. JulieWroblewski of the Chicago History Museum will serve for the 2017-2020 term andAaron Lisec of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale will serve for the 2018-2021term. The new members replace Dana Lamparello of the Chicago History Museumand Pamela Hackbart-Dean of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. SecretaryWhite also re-appointed Cecilia Salvatore of Dominican University to serve for the2018-2021 term as well. For a complete listing of ISAAB/ISHRAB members and theircontact information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com (Click on Departments, IllinoisState Archives, Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board).

2018 Accessions of the Illinois State Archives

STATE GOVERNMENT RECORDS

ILLINOIS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Hearing Decisions Files, July 1993-June 1999; 4.5 cu. ft.

GOVERNOR

Chief of StaffPatrick Quinn Chiefs of Staff Project Files, 2001-2003, 2005-2014;

7.5 cu. ft. Deputy Chiefs of Staff

Patrick Quinn Deputy Chief of Sta ff for Agriculture, Conservation, and Energy’s Administrative Files, 2009-2014; 0.5 cu. ft. Director of Boards and Commissions

Patrick Quinn Boards and Commissions Appointment and Operations Files, 2010-2014; 1 cu. ft. Director of Operations

Patrick Quinn Director of Operations’ Administrative Files, 2009-2013; 0.5 cu. ft. Governor’s Office of New Americans

Patrick Quinn Office of New Americans Director’s Administrative Files, 2005-2014; 1.75 cu. ft. Legal Counsel

Patrick Quinn Legal Counsel’s Reference and Issues Files, ca. 2010-2014; 1.5 cu. ft. Legislative Affairs

Patrick Quinn Assistant Legislative Counsel’s Health Care and Human Services Issues Files, ca. 2009-2014; 0.5 cu. ft.

Patrick Quinn Office of Legislative Affairs Administrative and Incoming Correspondence Files, 2003-2014; 1.25 cu. ft.

Patrick Quinn Staff Bill Analyses, 2011-2014; 3 cu. ft. Program and Policy Staff (Public Safety)

Patrick Quinn Public Safety Policy Working Files, 2009-2014; 2.75 cu. ft.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Director

Commission Meeting Files, March 16, 1979-December 12, 2002; 9 cu. ft.

Human Rights Authority Committee Meeting Minutes, 1992-2013; 2 cu. ft.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Director/Deputy Director

Directors’ Administrative Files, 1973-2016; 32 cu. ft.Historic Preservation Agency Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

Files, 1977-1990, 1993-2009, November 2011-November 2016; 9 cu. ft.

Department of Human Rights Legal Division

Agency Annual Affirmative Action Plans, July 2015-June 2016; 6 cu. ft.

Department of Insurance Executive Office (Legislative Affairs)

Legislative Bill Analyses Files, 1991-2006; 10 cu. ft.

Legislative Research Unit Illinois Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Minutes of Commission Meetings, February 9, 1972-May 6, 1980; August 7, 1984-December 3, 1986; 0.05 cu. ft.

Lieutenant GovernorPatrick Quinn Administrative Files, ca. 2003-2009; 5 cu. ft.

Military and Naval Department 124th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company E

(Donation from Sibley County Historical Society in Henderson, Minnesota) Administrative Files on Civil War Companies and Regiments (Muster and Pay Roll), ca. August 1864-February 1865; 0.01 cu. ft. General Headquarters

(Transfer from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Lincoln Collection) Administrative Files, 1920-1923; 0.02 cu. ft. Illinois National Guard

(Record donated by Mr. John Gottschalk of Chicago) Roster of Company E, 1st Infantry Regiment, ca. 1892-1898; 1 vol.

Military State Agents(Letter Transferred from the Missouri State Archives) Agents’

Correspondence, September 23, 1867; 0.01 cu. ft.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director’s Office (Legal Services Section)

Administrative Rules and Regulations Development Files, 2010-2012; 24 cu. ft.

Department of Revenue Legal Services Division

Legal Files, 1977-1997; 20 cu. ft.

Secretary of State Department of Information Technology

Data Center Layout Blueprints, ca. 1970-1998; 1 cu. ft. (81 blue prints) Index Department

Constitutional Convention of 1920 Record of Proposals, January 15, 1920-December 8, 1920; 0.25 cu. ft. and 1 vol.

Deeds to State-Owned Real Estate, November 2017-April 2018, June 2018-October 2018; 1.41 cu. ft.

Enrolled Acts of the General Assembly, 2015; 9 cu. ft.Executive Section. Executive Files, Sept. 23, 1999; 2015;

1.51 cu. ft.Executive Section. Extradition Papers, 2015-2016; 3 cu. ft.Executive Section. Proclamations of the Governor, 2016; 1 cu. ft.Files on Land Purchases for Road Development, 2016; 0.5 cu. ft.Proposed Amendments to the 1970 Constitution Files, 2010,

2016; 2.2 cu. ft

Department of Transportation Chief Counsel (Legal Services)

Litigation Files, 1972-2013; 30 cu. ft.

Brent West of the University of Illinois presents “Email Automation: Predictive Coding Tools, Workflows, andMore” at the 2018 CoSA/NAGARA/SAA conference in Washington, D.C. The Illinois State Archives and Universityof Illinois are in the third year of a grant funded by the National Historic Publications and Records Commission(NHPRC) that seeks to develop and demonstrate a reliable and sustainable method of identifying and providingappropriate access to email records of state agencies.

The Illinois State Archives recently acquired a Civil Warmuster roll from the 144th Illinois Infantry Regiment. Itwas donated to the Archives by Jean Shimunek of Altonwhose great grandfather served as clerk for the 144th.Archival Conservator Alex Dixon performed conservationwork on the muster roll by hydrating and flattening the rolland removing tape. The muster roll will be digitized andadded to Military and Naval Department Record Series301.018, “Administrative Files on Civil War Companiesand Regiments.” The 144th Illinois Infantry Regimentserved as guards for the Alton Prison, where ConfederatePrisoners of War were held.

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board(ISHRAB) is pleased to announce the 2019 HistoricalRecords Preservation Grant program. Grants of up to$5,000 will be awarded to Illinois historical records repos-itories with funds provided by the National HistoricalPublications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This is the10th year the ISHRAB has awarded these grants.

Grants will be awarded to institutions that demonstrateneed, both financially and programmatically, and thatshow commitment to developing and/or implementingprojects that will lead to enhanced online access. Theseprojects may include creating online finding aids; digitizingrecords and placing the digital content online; making aninventory of records; properly storing the records with the

goal of preparing them for future online access; or placinginformation about the records on a blog, wiki page orFacebook. Eligible institutions may be public or private.Although any size institution may apply, preference will begiven to those with archival holdings of 500 cubic feet orless and/or two or fewer professional staff.

The ISHRAB began accepting grant proposals on January28, 2019, with the deadline for submission of March 15.Grant award winners will be announced in May. For moreinformation, application instructions and a list of previousgrant-funded projects, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com(click Departments, Illinois State Archives, Illinois StateHistorical Records Advisory Board) or call 217-782-3492.

Win

ter

2019

www.cyberdriveillinois.com

Newsletterof theIllinoisState

Archives&

The Illinois State Historical

RecordsAdvisory Board

Jesse WhiteSecretary of State

&State Archivist

Volume 33Number 1

For the

For the Record is published three times a year by the Illinois State Archives Advisory Board, Office of the Secretary of State.

Jesse White • Secretary of State & State ArchivistProduced by the Secretary of State Communications Department.

Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. February 2019 – 1 – AR D 146.23

2019 Historical Records Grants - Application deadline March 15

Archives acquires Civil War muster roll

2018 Accessions of the Illinois State Archives - cont.

Jean Shimunek of Alton (right) recently donated a Civil War muster roll to theIllinois State Archives. Pictured discussing the muster roll with Shimunek areIllinois State Archives Director Dave Joens and Lacy McDonald, Genealogy& Local History manager at the Hayner Public Library District in Alton.

Archival Conservator Alex Dixon examines the muster roll prior to performingconservation work on the document.

Local Government Records

Grundy County County Clerk

Death Record, January 4, 1878-October 31, 1915; Vols. 1-3 and 1 mi.

Death Record, Coroner’s, March 1, 1912-December 27, 1915 Contained in Vol. 1 of the [Death Record]); 1 mi.

LaSalle County Circuit Court

Circuit Court Case Files, 1831-1880; 85 cu. ft.Circuit Court Case Files Index, 1831-1990; 2 mi.

Macon County Circuit Court

Naturalization Certificate Stubs, May 17, 1919-May 3, 1921; March 9, 1923-November 29, 1926; 3 vols. and 1 mi.

Naturalization Declarations of Intent, February 22, 1861-May 14, 1855; October 17, 1906-September 12, 1955; 6 vols. and 2 mi.

Naturalization Index Card File, 1926-1955; 0.3 cu. ft. and 1 mi.Naturalization Order Books, November 26, 1929-January 13,

1956; 1 vol.Naturalization Petition Record, March 11, 1907-December 12,

1955; 14 vols. and 5 mi.Naturalization Record, Final, November 24, 1858-January 3,

1883;1 vol. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Minors, August 4, 1862-February 2,

1883; 1 vol. and 1 mi.Repatriation Record, November 29, 1928-May 20, 1952; 0.1 cu.

ft.and 1 mi.

County CourtNaturalization Dockets, January 1883-September 1906; 2 vol.

and 1 mi.Naturalization Record, November 5, 1860-October 29, 1906;

3 vols. and 2 mi.Naturalization Record, Final, April 5, 1904-September 24, 1906;

1 vol. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Minors, September 19, 1896-July 30,

1906; 2 vols. and 1 mi.Naturalization Record of Soldiers, March 4, 1867-November 3,

1896; 1 vol. and 1 mi.

McDonough County County Clerk

Death Record, December 6, 1877-October 5, 1915; 1 mi.Death Record, Coroner’s, November 6, 1910-March 24, 1915; 1 mi.

Washington County County Clerk

Birth Record, 1877-1921; 3 mi.Birth Record Index, 1877-1901; 1 mi.Death Record, 1877-1971; 5 mi.Death Record Index, 1877-1901; 1 mi.Marriage Record, 1831-1987; 2 mi.Marriage Record Index, 1831-1971; 2 mi.Marriage Registers, 1877-1971; 3 mi.

Woodford County County Clerk

Birth Record, December 14, 1877-December 31, 1915; 3 mi.Birth Record Index, December 14, 1877-December 31, 1915; 1 mi.Death Record, December 3, 1877-December 31, 1915; 2 mi.Death Record, Stillbirth, December 29, 1877-J une 13, 1904, 1 mi.Death Record Index, December 3, 1877-December 28, 1938; 1 mi.Marriage Record, May 22, 1841-December 31, 1877; 1 mi.Marriage Record Index, Decmber 3, 1877-November 30, 1904;

1 mi.Marriage Registers, December 3, 1877-November 7, 1932; 2 mi.

Illinois State ArchivesMargaret Cross Norton Building

Capitol ComplexSpringfield, IL 62756

217-782-4682; 217-524-3930 (Fax)

Monday–Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closed all state holidays.

vilvilW

llWW rWWaaWWW

The Illinois State Archives stores backup security microfilm of local government records at theMargaret Cross Norton Building in Springfield. Crawford Bealon (left) of the Archives recentlygave a tour of the microfilm storage area to Winnebago County Recorder Nancy McPherson,her Administrative Assistant Jen Seaman, and LaSalle County Recorder Karen Miller.