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Search or browse our finding aids to find unique, archival material about Chicago history.

Finding aids are detailed documents that describe archival collections and their contents. In order to view our materials in person, please make an appointment at one of our locations.

Special Collections Unit
Harold Washington Library Center
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 747-4875
specoll@chipublib.org

Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection
Woodson Regional Library
Chicago Public Library
9525 S. Halsted Street
Chicago IL 60628
(312) 745-2080
harshcollection@chipublib.org

Northside Neighborhood History Collection
Sulzer Regional Library
Chicago Public Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL 60625
(312) 742-4455
northsidehistory@chipublib.org