Data Updated On: 5/15/2013 11:30:07 AM. 16041 Items Cataloged
To research in the Peoria Historical Society Collection, please type a search word, term, or phrase into the text box above. For example, type in (without quotes) "Hiram Walker," "Flanagan," "Keystone," general terms like "photograph" or "obituary," or any other keywords that interest you. For example, your family or business name!
About The Society's Collections Database
Collection I: The Peoria Historical Society is thrilled to allow the public to access our Collections Database. Be aware that the vast majority of items are still to be entered and that the records that are entered are sometimes incomplete or may be missing data and images. Since this is a labor intensive process and our Curator relies on volunteers to assist him, this is a work in progress. However it was decided the value to the public was greater than would justify waiting until the collections were completely entered and updated. The good news is that you can not only search our Collections Database, but you can help! If you have information on an item that we do not have, or can fill in gaps or you spot a correction, let us know and we will update the information on that item. This is an exciting time! The more data that is entered, and the more data YOU can help add, the more valuable and useful the collection becomes to everyone. Enter your search word(s) above and happy researching!
Collection II: The PHS Collection also includes 1,000 linear feet of material which is housed at Bradley University's Cullom-Davis Library in their environmentally controlled Special Collections Center since 1982. This collection contains a large number of images, books, manuscripts, maps, and ephemera, all covering a period from the late 19th century to the first half of the twentieth.This database can also be search. Click on the underscored link below and continue your research.
Peoria Historical Society Image Collection
at
Special Collections Center
Cullom-Davis Library
Bradley University
Bradley Avenue at Glennwood
3rd Floor
Open for public and student research
via the Internet or in person
309-677-2822
Another option for searching Peoria History - Click the link to right: HistoryPin