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Website of the Week- Illinois Labor History Society


If you have an Illinois ancestor that may have joined a union, or participated in the Labor Movement in Illinois, be sure to check out the Illinois Labor History Society website!

The Illinois Labor History Society encourages the preservation and study of labor history materials in Illinois. The site includes helpful research resources, including:
  • Past ILHS newsletters full of historical information
  • A link to the "Labor History in 2:00" podcast for some quick historical references
  • Education resources for ancestors that worked on the I & M Canal or participated in the Pullman strike of 1894, plus articles, tons of links, and more!
The ILHS has donated their history archive to Roosevelt University in Chicago. The collection includes more than 1,300 photos as well as many items relating to the Haymarket Riot and the Chicago Stockyards. The website includes a link to a searchable index of the ILHS archive, plus contact information for research inquiries.


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