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Researching Galesburg

African Americans in Galesburg

Struggle and Progress digital collection

Struggle and Progress: African Americans in Knox County is a digital collection of images, printed material and manuscripts. Part of the collection includes interviews with African Americans who lived in Galesburg in the first half of the 20th century. You can learn about their experiences with social clubs, businesses, culture, schools and religion. 

The Illinois Digital Archives collects material from many cultural institutions in Illinois. Search by keyword for "Galesburg" and also see the Lombard College Collection from the Meadville Lombard Theological School.