[History_students] Discover Chicago Archives

[Judy Ossello]

Discover Chicago Archives!  The Chicago Area Archivists is pleased to
announce the Chicago Archives Fair hosted by the South Suburban
Genealogical and Historical Society (SSGHS) on Saturday, October 18,
2003 from 10am - 2pm.  Held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Archives
Week in Chicago, this event will focus on the rich and diverse resources
available in the Chicago area for family and local history.

Discover new sources for your historical interests, learn research tips,
or find a topic for a school research project.  All are welcome to
attend - from budding genealogists to seasoned local historians and all
those in-between. The fair is free and open to the public.  Free parking
available on-site.

The South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is located at
3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL. For directions to and information
on the SSGHS, visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~ssghs/sslib.htm or call
(708) 335-3340.

For more information contact the Archives Week Co-coordinators:
Ellen Engseth: eengseth at northpark.edu or Kathy Koch: kkoch at aana.com 

Additional information on the Chicago Area Archivists (CAA) and Archives
Week in Chicago can be found on the CAA web page at
http://www.vandercook.edu/archives/CAA.html