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Library of Congress Collection of Sanborn Maps

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Provides a searchable database of fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company and housed by the Library of Congress.

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Library of Congress Digital Collections

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Search the Library of Congress’s curated digital collection of primary source material, including maps, photographs, letters, and audio recordings

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LitLovers

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Find popular book club books, reviews, reading guides, plus tips on how to start a group, discuss a book, and generic discussion questions.

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National Archives of Ireland

National Archives of Ireland

Provides census records and historical information for early 20th century Ireland.

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National Runaway Safeline

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Call 1-800-786-2929 The National Runaway Safeline is the federally designated national runaway and homeless youth crisis hotline and online service.

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Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

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Provides access to historical maps from around the world.

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PolishRoots

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Provides resources and links to aid in conducting Polish genealogical research.

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Portrait and Biographical Record of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois (1894)

Portrait and Biographical Record of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois (1894)

Portraits and biographical sketches of citizens of DuPage and Cook Counties.

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Prairie Farmer’s Directory of DuPage and Northern Cook Counties, Illinois (1918)

Prairie Farmer's Directory

"Complete directory of the farmers of DuPage and Northern Cook Counties."

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RAINN

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Call 1-800-856-4673 National Sexual Assault Hotline

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Reading Group Choices

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Browse curated collections of the latest book club recommendations and find discussion questions.

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Reading Group Guides

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Discover good discussion titles and questions, see what's popular with other groups, and get tips for your group.

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Science.gov

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Search for scientific information from a variety of databases supported by 13 federal agencies, including NASA and the National Science Foundation

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TechBoomers

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Articles and tutorials on Internet topics such as online news, shopping and social media as well as specific websites such as Amazon, eBay and Facebook 

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The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database

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Contains information about soldiers and sailors who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.

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The Northern Counties Gazetteer and Directory for 1855-6

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Lists professionals and tradespeople in Northern Illinois cities and towns.

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The Trevor Project

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Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Tinkercad

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Free web-based 3D design software. Create an account to save your work, and take advantage of the tutorials

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