Historic site and monument files, 1934-1982.

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Historic site and monument files, 1934-1982.

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Research files on statewide historic sites and monuments were variously prepared by state university departments; historical societies; foundations; and Department of Conservation staff. Files include historical background reports on site locations, buildings, furnishings, and artifacts; biographical reports; oral interview transcripts; cultural research and structural investigation reports prepared for restoration purposes; interpretive reports; special analytical reports on historical issues (e.g., women's lives; tourism; estray record keeping); demographic reports; county record indices; and related correspondence.

3.5 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

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Illinois State Archive

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National Register of Historic Places

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Illinois Register of Historic Places.

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Illinois. Department of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation (created 1925) succeeded the Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Fish and Game in administering state fish and game codes. Additionally, the department was charged with water pollution prevention and forestry promotion responsibilities. Upon assumming the powers of the Illinois Park Commission (1909-1917) from the Dept. of Public Works and Buildings (1951), the department became responsible for state monuments and memorials; and the state park system. Other departme...