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 within the University Archives 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
- Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm