
Online Object Database
Finding Aids
Detailed inventories of archival collections housed in our onsite archives.
McLean County Museum of History Asian Indian History Project
The McLean County Asian Indian History Project was begun in the early 2000s to research and document the culture and experience of...
Gold Star Mothers
The Evergreen Chapter, National Gold Star Mothers, was incorporated on October 14, 1950, by the national organization.
This...
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Collection
The first Audubon Society in McLean County was called the Cardinal Audubon Club, organized in 1962. The John Wesley Powell Audubon...
Photos
Architecture of McLean County
Work in McLean County
Public Life in McLean County
Publications
Links to dozens of publications about McLean County history, digitized by the Museum and other institutions
Black History
City Directories
General Reference
Maps
Bloomington, Illinois 1867 (Bird's-eye view)
Map Of McLean County, Ill. 1886.
Pages from our Past Articles
Articles on various topics, written by Museum Librarian Bill Kemp for the Pantagraph

‘Dr. Mrs. Keck’ battled male-dominated medical establishment
Back in the 19th century when miracle pills, plasters, creams, powders and tonics promised to cure all—from mild indigestion to...

Beloved ‘Rags’ rode the rails to local fame
The story of “Rags” is proof that most everyone loves a shaggy dog story, especially those of the literal kind.
From 1907 to...

Bloomers photo features bevy of big leaguers
A single photograph can open a door into a lost world. This Bloomington Bloomers team photo, for instance, taken at Fans Field during...
Featured Collections

Online Object Database

Black History Project
Latino History Project
Onsite Resources
Stevenson-Ives Library
Object Collection
Archives
Websites
Links to even more McLean County history online!
Social Justice Walking Tour

Digital Exhibits
Internet Archive
Use Policies
Fees for Scans of Archival Images for Commercial Use If you want our staff to scan an image from our Archives for commercial use, see this document.
Fees for Personal Scans of Archival Images If you want our staff to scan an image from our Archives for personal use, see this document.
Digital Reproduction Policy Addresses use of digital cameras and personal scanners in Library/Archives.