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University Archives

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The University Archives, located in Room 1700, contains those publications and records that have historical or research value pertaining to Eastern Illinois University.

• Finding aids for collections, including administrative records, photographs and EIU memorabilia can be found by using the University Archives search box below. For additional archival research assistance, please contact Brad Tolppanen (bptolppanen@eiu.edu) or David Bell (dsbell@eiu.edu).
• Archives general contact information: 217-581-7552  or archives@eiu.edu

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Selected Projects and Collections

• Browse all University Archives collections
• Archives Collections on Localites/Localities
  Localites/Localities is a Web-based center for Local History produced by the Eastern Illinois University History Department.
• University Archives Photo Archive
• EIU Warbler at the Illinois Digital Archives

Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)

The State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. The IRAD depository at EIU, located in Room 1700, contains records of historical and genealogical significance from various governmental units in East-central Illinois.

• IRAD materials include such items as vital records, land records, wills, probate records, and jail registers.
• An inventory of the records housed at the other IRAD depositories also is available.
• IRAD, managed by the State Archives in Springfield, operates out of the University Archives.
• Contact: 217-581-6093

In-person visits are allowed. Any interested parties may call 217-581-6093 to schedule an appointment.

The IRAD depository is staffed by graduate student interns, and hours may periodically be subject to change. It is recommended that researchers call ahead to confirm hours.

IRAD Hours

• Calendar of Hours