For the most up to date resources, please use the Library Catalog. The Dewey call number for Adams County typically starts with "977.344". Some common subject headings for Adams County are:
Adams County (Ill.) --Biography.
Adams County (Ill.) --History.
Adams County (Ill.) --Maps.
If you have questions about using the online catalog or subject headings, please see Using the Library. We've provided a few areas below to start you off. County Histories are available at the Main Stacks and/or the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections (IHLC), Atlases are available at the IHLC.
Collins, William Herzog. Past and present of the city of Quincy and Adams County, Illinois / by William H. Collins and Cicero F. Perry. Chicago, S.J. Clarke, 1905.
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The history of Adams County Illinois. Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps, 1879.
In Library IHLC/Main Stacks Call Number: 977.344 H62
Portrait and biographical record of Adams County, Illinois. Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1892.
In Library IHLC Call Number: 977.344 P838
Wilcox, David F. Quincy and Adams County History and Representative Men. Chicago and New York, Lewis, 1919.
In Library IHLC Call Number: 977.344 W64Q
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Andreas, Lyter & Co. Atlas map of Adams County, Illinois. Quincy, IL : Great River Genealogical Society, 1997. Reprint.
Call Number: Q. 912.77344 AN2A1997
Standard atlas of Adams County, Illinois. 1957-58 / cartography, photography, lithography by Artcraft Company. Quincy, Ill., 1958.
Call Number: F. 912.77344 Ar75s
Hixson W.W. & Co. Plat book of Adams County, Illinois. Rockford, 1932.
Call Number: 912.77344 H64p2007
Ogle, George A. & Co. Standard atlas of Adams County, Illinois… Chicago, 1901.
Call Number: F. 912.77344 OG5S
More information can be found on our Web Resources Page as well as in the Illinois County Bibliography, which is shelved with 016.9773.
For the most up to date resources, please use the Library Catalog. The Dewey call number for Alexander County typically starts with "977.39". Some common subject headings for Alexander County are:
Alexander County (Ill.) --History.
Alexander County (Ill.) --Maps.
If you have questions about using the online catalog or subject headings, please see Using the Library. We've provided a few areas below to start you off.
Perrin, William Henry. History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties, Illinois. Chicago, Ill., O.L. Baskin & Co., 1883.
Call Number: 977.39 P42H1975A
WINNETKA, ILL. PUBLIC LIBRARY--GENEALOGY PROJECTS COMMITTEE. AN INDEX TO THE NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING IN HISTORY OF ALEXANDER, UNION AND PULASKI COUNTIES, ILLINOIS. THOMSON, 1973.
Call Number: 977.39 P42HINDEX
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General Map Company, Rockford, Ill. Plat book, Alexander County, Illinois. Rockford, c1950.
Call Number: Q. 912.773999 G28P
Hixson W. W. & Co. Plat book of Alexander County, Illinois. Rockford, 1926.
Call Number: Q. 912.773999 H64P
Rockford Map Publishers, Rockford Ill. Land atlas & plat book, Pulaski-Alexander Counties, Illinois. Rockford, 1972-
Call Number: Q. 912.773998 R59A
Rockford Map Publishers, Rockford Ill. FARM PLAT BOOK WITH INDEX TO OWNERS, ALEXANDER COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ROCKFORD, 1962.
Call Number: Q. 912.773999 R59F1962
More information can be found on our Web Resources Page as well as in the Illinois County Bibliography, which is shelved with 016.9773.
