Libraries and Archives

In addition the the UIC Libraries (which feature extensive inter-library loan privledges in addition to the collections on location), Chicago has a number of other important library and archival resources.  Also review the Museums section on this site, as many museums and cultural centers have archival material. Contact the library or archives regarding access.

• Art Institute of Chicago Libraries
• Center for Research Libraries
• Chicago Film Archives
• Chicago History Museum Research Center
• Chicago Jazz Archive
• Chicago Public Libraries
• Cook County Law Library
• Gerber/Hart Gay and Lesbian Archive and Library
• HistoryMakers (archive on African American culture)
• National Archives at Chicago
• Newberry Library
• Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago Archives
• Rosenthal Archives of the Chicago Symphony
• Spertus Chicago Jewish Archives
• University of Chicago Archives
• WTTW Digital Archives