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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. |
| Efficiency: |
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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Broad Scope: |
We recognize that history in
Illinois is intrinsically related to regional, national, and international
history. |
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Non-partisan: |
We take positions on current
issues only as they might relate to our mission, vision, and goals. |
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