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Downers Grove, DuPage, & Illinois Genealogy
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Downers Grove Genealogy Information
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The library’s local history collection is located at the end of the reference collection. The books have call numbers preceded by “*Ref” or “*” and ending with “Local History.” Among the books in the collection are histories of Downers Grove and DuPage County and various historical Downers Grove telephone books.
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Local newspapers are on microfilm. Holdings include:
Downers Grove Journal. Aug. 31, 1939 – Jan. 16, 1941
Downer’s Grove Press. Various issues 1891 – 1893
Downers Grove Reporter. 1895 to present
Sun—Downers Grove. Feb. 21, 2002 – June 29, 2006
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The library subscribes to several magazines of interest to genealogists. The magazines are shelved on the second floor of the library. Please see a librarian for assistance.
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Use these books to find helpful information and contacts for specific types of genealogical information.
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Organizations and Genealogical Societies
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Chicago Area Genealogy Collections
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Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1320 Ridgeland Ave., Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 505-0233
National Archives and Records Center
7358 South Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629, (773) 948-9000
Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 2553512
Strong collection of published local histories and genealogies.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 868-7520
Extensive collection of genealogy materials, including DuPage county history.
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Genealogical and Historical Societies
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Downers Grove Historical Society
P.O. Box 663, Downers Grove, IL 60515
DuPage County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 3 Wheaton, IL 60187
Illinois State Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62792, (217) 789-1968
A Downers Grove local history collection is housed at:
Archives include documents such as birth and death certificates, published genealogies, letters, photographs, etc.
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CD-ROM Resources to Use at Home
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Prepared by Lizzie Matkowski, updated June 2014
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