These books are located on the first floor in the adult reference section (the ends of the shelves are red in this section). Please ask a librarian at the information desk in front of the reference section if you need help finding something.
| Title: Encyclopedia of Illinois, 1980. |
| Author: Beth Blenz, editor |
| Call Number: R 917.73 EN19 |
| Description: This book has a very detailed history of the state, biographies of famous people, and a gazetteer (dictionary of places) of every incorporated town, village, or city in Illinois. |
| Title: The Illinois Fact Book and Historical Almanac 1673-1968, 1970. |
| Author: John Clayton |
| Call Number: R 977.3 C57i |
| Description: This book has many statistics on the Illinois State Fair, state parks and sports teams throughout history. |
| Title: Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide, 1974. |
| Author: Harry Hansen, editor |
| Call Number: R 917.73 F31i3 |
| Description: If you are writing a report about a specific period of history in Illinois, this book will be very helpful. Sample chapters include Indians in Illinois, government, education, as well as entertainment history in the state. |
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