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Upcoming
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ISHS set to celebrate 110th
anniversary!
The Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS) celebrates its 110th
anniversary in 2009. The Society was organized on May 19, 1899, at the
University of Illinois in Urbana. The Society continues to thrive today as
an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving,
promoting, and publishing historical research about the Prairie State.
The Society relies solely upon membership dues program
receipts, publication sales, investments, fundraising, and member bequests
to fulfill its mission. Participation is welcomed at all
levels. Membership includes citizens from all walks of life, small and large
businesses, libraries and museums, and historical societies around the state
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The 'coolest' Lincoln sculpture!
Commissioned by
the Aurora Public Art Commission for the Lincoln bicentennial week, and
sculpted by Joe Gagnepain, this Lincoln sculpture succumbed to warmer
weather soon after its completion. The photo comes to us courtesy of John
Jaros.
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Access Online
Versions of our Publications!
Please note that this is a work in
progress, and that current issues are not yet available.
See Highlights from the ISHS Annual Symposium on
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The Illinois State
Historical Society was founded in 1899 to support the
Illinois State Historical Library and to encourage
research and writing on subjects of Illinois history.
Though independent of the State of Illinois and the
Historical Library since 1997, the Illinois State
Historical Society continues to actively promote the
study of Illinois history. The Society encourages
everyone from University scholars to local historians to
take an active part in Illinois history. The Society is
a not-for-profit organization which depends solely on
membership dues, gifts, bequests, and foundation grants
to support, preserve, and disseminate the story of
Illinois and its people. |
Our Mission
The mission of the Society is to foster awareness,
understanding, research, preservation, and recognition
of history in Illinois.
Operating Principles
As a not-for-profit organization serving the whole
state and dependent on the efforts and the support of
many, the Society asserts it will operate on the
following principles:
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Excellence: |
We
strive for the highest quality in our products,
services, and events. |
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We
use our limited resources carefully and to the greatest
effect. |
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Participation: |
We
provide opportunities for volunteer activities at the
state level. |
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Diversity: |
We
are interested in the variety of Illinois groups,
communities, regions, organizations, eras, leaders and
events. |
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We
recognize that history in Illinois is intrinsically
related to regional, national, and international
history. |
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We
take positions on current issues only as they might
relate to our mission, vision, and goals. |
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Contacts
- Telephone:
217-525-2781
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- FAX: 217-525-2783
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- Postal address: P.O. Box 1800,
Springfield, IL 62705-1800
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- Electronic mail:
- General Information:
William Furry, Executive Director,
wfurry@historyillinois.org
or
marylouishs@sbcglobal.net
Webmaster:
Terri Cameron, Webmaster,
tcameron@historyillinois.org
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Membership Information:
Mary Lou Johnsrud, Office Manager,
marylouishs@sbcglobal.net
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