| Directory > Regional > North America > United States > Illinois > Society and Culture > History Protestant Exiles from Madeira in Illinois
A group of religious exiles from Madeira (Portuguese islands off the coast of Morocco) settled in
Illinois in the 1850s. This website chronicles this episode and identifies some place names of
probable Portuguese origin.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/portam/exiles.html
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Early Illinois Women & Other Unsung Heroes
Describes the experiences of Illinois women during the first century of statehood from 1818 to
1918.
http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/IllinoisWomen/
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Lewis and Clark Illinois
Celebrates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the role the state played.
Features a newsletter, historic sites to visit, and a calendar of events.
http://www.lewisandclarkillinois.org/
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Joseph Bowman's Company Illinois Regiment 1778
Educational group that teaches about the state's part in the War for Independance 1775-1784.
Includes calendar and locations of living history events, photo gallery, and historic articles.
http://userweb.springnet1.com/bowmancoy
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Illinois History Resource Page
A webliography of links to topics including the state's symbol and song, government information,
genealogy, Chicago, Lincoln, Native Americans, the state's educational/historical/cultural
institutions, and special topics. Compliled by the Assistant Director of the Illinois State
Archive.
http://alexia.lis.uiuc.edu/~sorensen/hist.html
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Chronology of Illinois History
Details in table form major dates in Illinois history from 10,0000 BC to 1999.
http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib/ILChronology.htm
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The Page of Everything Frith
Profiles the life and crimes of Thurman Kingsbury Thriff, who was convicted for two murders in
1978.
http://thurmanfrith.tripod.com
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The Underground Railroad in Illinois
Order form, chapter overviews, and author information for this book with photographs, drawings,
maps, biographical sketches, and educational activities.
http://www.ugrr-illinois.com/
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Illinois Maps
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/illinois.html
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The Men Who Killed George Jayne
Opinionated account of George Jayne, the colorful and well known Inverness horseman that was shot
and killed, making headlines in the early 1970s.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/Centner/JayneG.html
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A Brief Sketch of Working People's History in Illinois
Article by Robert D. Sampson covers the history of organized labor in Illinois 1819-present,
includes references to the Pullman strike, Haymarket, Mother Jones and the Wobblies, and three
recent labor disputes in Decatur.
http://www.ilir.uiuc.edu/LII/history.html
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
collecting, preserving, and interpreting the historical heritage and culture of the state of
Illinois
http://www.state.il.us/hpa/
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Illinois Labor History Society
Promotes the study and appreciation of the contribution made by the working people of Illinois to
the betterment of life and liberty in a democratic society.
http://www.kentlaw.edu/ilhs/
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Illinois State Museum
Fine art, anthropology, and natural history come together.
http://www.museum.state.il.us/
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Illinois History Pages
Courtesy of Infobahn Outfitters.
http://www.outfitters.com/illinois/history/
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