Nance Legins-Costley

In recent years, the lives of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892) and her family have become...

In September 2013 and January 2014, we recalled a dramatic story that was recorded...

Earlier this year, another important part of the life of Nance Legins-Costley was uncovered...

Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, which was...

By Jared Olar Library Assistant At this weblog we have written several times about...

By Jared Olar Library Assistant Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants...

By Jared Olar Library Assistant We continue now with the genealogical account of the...

By Jared OlarLibrary Assistant This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic...

By Jared Olar Library Assistant It was two summers ago that “From the History...

For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at the Pekin...