Chicago Historical Society

The CHS is a privately endowed, independent institution devoted to collecting, interpreting, and presenting the rich multicultural history of Chicago and Illinois, as well as selected areas of American history, to the public through exhibitions, programs, research collections, and publications.

The Department of Historical Documentation at the Chicago Historical Society is launching an extensive documentation project, titled Global Communities: Chicago's Immigrants and Refugees.

For more information on exhibitions, programs, research collections, and publications visit,

Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60614-6099
Phone (312) 642-4600
Fax (312) 266-2077
Email: info@chicagohistory.org