Illinois History - (Bibliographies of the States of the United States) Annotated by Illinois State Historical Library (Hardcover)

About the Book

Cosponsored by the Illinois State Historical Library and the Illinois State Historical Society, this bibliography lists more than 4,600 books, articles, and manuscript sources. Drawing on the publications of the sponsoring organizations as a guide and to form the core of the volume, the editors include the major historical publications related to Illinois. Following a chronology of Illinois history, entries are organized in both chronological and topical chapters. The volume provides the only extensive bibliography on Illinois history currently available.

Covering the entire span of Illinois history from prehistory to the present, the chronological section includes chapters on such major periods as the early exploration and territorial periods, the Civil War era, the 19th century, and the Depression era. Topical chapters include broad topics, such as economic history, education, environment, and native Americans. The volume also includes a section devoted to biography and one covering general and regional histories and reference sources.

Book Synopsis

Cosponsored by the Illinois State Historical Library and the Illinois State Historical Society, this bibliography lists more than 4,600 books, articles, and manuscript sources. Drawing on the publications of the sponsoring organizations as a guide and to form the core of the volume, the editors include the major historical publications related to Illinois. Following a chronology of Illinois history, entries are organized in both chronological and topical chapters. The volume provides the only extensive bibliography on Illinois history currently available.

Covering the entire span of Illinois history from prehistory to the present, the chronological section includes chapters on such major periods as the early exploration and territorial periods, the Civil War era, the 19th century, and the Depression era. Topical chapters include broad topics, such as economic history, education, environment, and native Americans. The volume also includes a section devoted to biography and one covering general and regional histories and reference sources.

Review Quotes

.,.".bibliophiles will find this a worthwhile tool for fleshing out one's knowledge of the land of Lincoln."-Bookseller

?....bibliophiles will find this a worthwhile tool for fleshing out one's knowledge of the land of Lincoln.?-Bookseller

?[T]his is the best available bibliography for Illinois history, and it will appeal to scholars, libraries, and students at all levels. An experienced professor can page through the book and discover new sources on page after page, while a high school student searching for a history fair topic will find hundreds of sugestions laid out in a systematic fashion...a splendid guide to Illinois history...?-Illinois Historical Journal

?Recommended for Illinois or Midwestern history collections.?-Choice

?Thanks to this carefully crafted bibliography, scholars and students will have an easier time studying this state's history, a history as rich as its soil. Its five major sections and its comprehensive indexes allow varied approaches to the 4,620 books, articles, and manuscripts cited. Used in conjunction with the bibliographic essay on historic eras and topics in John Hoffmann's A Guide to the History of Illinois (Greenwood, 1991), this will be the embarkation point of choice for explorations of Illinois history.?-Wilson Library Bulletin

"ÝT¨his is the best available bibliography for Illinois history, and it will appeal to scholars, libraries, and students at all levels. An experienced professor can page through the book and discover new sources on page after page, while a high school student searching for a history fair topic will find hundreds of sugestions laid out in a systematic fashion...a splendid guide to Illinois history..."-Illinois Historical Journal

...".bibliophiles will find this a worthwhile tool for fleshing out one's knowledge of the land of Lincoln."-Bookseller

"[T]his is the best available bibliography for Illinois history, and it will appeal to scholars, libraries, and students at all levels. An experienced professor can page through the book and discover new sources on page after page, while a high school student searching for a history fair topic will find hundreds of sugestions laid out in a systematic fashion...a splendid guide to Illinois history..."-Illinois Historical Journal

"Recommended for Illinois or Midwestern history collections."-Choice

"Thanks to this carefully crafted bibliography, scholars and students will have an easier time studying this state's history, a history as rich as its soil. Its five major sections and its comprehensive indexes allow varied approaches to the 4,620 books, articles, and manuscripts cited. Used in conjunction with the bibliographic essay on historic eras and topics in John Hoffmann's A Guide to the History of Illinois (Greenwood, 1991), this will be the embarkation point of choice for explorations of Illinois history."-Wilson Library Bulletin

About the Author

ELLEN M. WHITNEY is a retired publications editor for the Illinois State Historical Library and Society. She is the editor and compiler of The Black Hawk War, 1831-1832 (4 vols., 1970-1978).

JANICE A. PETTERCHAK is director of the Illinois State Historical Library, a division of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. She is currently writing a history of Rand McNally and Company.

SANDRA M. STARK has been newspaper librarian and head of Reference and Technical Services at the Illinois State Historical Library and is currently senior librarian.