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State of Illinois libraries and archives with records of interest to genealogists -- Other state of Illinois agencies with records of interest to genealogists -- Sangamon County offices with records of interest to genealogists -- Springfield area colleges, universities, and public schools with records of interest to genealogists -- Springfield area public libraries and library districts with records of interest to genealogists -- Springfield area churches and church archives -- Springfield area hospitals, medical facilities, and nursing homes -- Springfield area cemeteries and funeral homes -- Springfield area newspapers of interest to the genealogist -- Planning your Springfield research trip

Provides helpful tips and information about archives and other locations that would be of interest to genealogists planning to do research in the Springfield, Illinois, area