What is in the Illinois State Archives?
What is in the Illinois State Archives?
The Illinois State Archives is the repository of all official Illinois government documents of permanent value. More than 75,000 cubic feet of paper, microfilm, photographs and audio and film recordings are housed in the Margaret Cross Norton Building on the capitol complex in Springfield.
Where are the Illinois State Archives?
The State Archives is on the right behind the State Museum. from the east on I-72 (Decatur): Merge onto I-72 W/US-36 W toward Springfield. Stay straight to go onto IL-97 W/E Clear Lake Ave W. Continue to follow IL-97 W, 3.1 mi.
When did Illinois require death certificates?
A 1915 statute provided for the first effective system of registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths in Illinois. It required the State Board of Health and county clerks to record these events and provided a system of financial incentives for local registrars.
Who was the state archivist in Illinois?
| Margaret Cross Norton | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 7, 1891 Rockford, Illinois |
| Died | May 21, 1984 (aged 92) |
| Education | University of Chicago New York State Library School |
| Occupation | Librarian, Archivist |
How do I look up a death in Illinois?
Copies
- Request a Death Record from IRAD — Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) hold original death records or microfilm copies for many Illinois counties.
- Request a Death Record from a County Clerk — County clerks are the official custodians of all death records recorded in Illinois counties.
How do I get a background check in Illinois?
You can obtain a copy of your own criminal record in Illinois by sending a written request to the Illinois State Police, Division of Administration. Criminal history checks can be performed based on an individual’s name or by fingerprints. The cost for this service is currently $20.
Are mugshots public record in Illinois?
Mugshots are the property of the government. They are a part of the public record. Most mugshots are released by state law enforcement agencies. They must be made available to the media.