Searching the Denni Hlasatel Obituary Index (available from the CSAGSI Store) is the crucial first step in finding detailed obituaries in the Chicago Czech-language newspaper. Once you have located the name of the deceased and the date of obituary publication, you may then obtain the complete detailed obituary from the actual Denni Hlasatel issue via one of the following sources. Please note that although the Denni Hlasatel is still in existence, it is not possible to receive any information from the publisher.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Newspaper/Microfilm Section
112 N. State Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-558-8844
The University of Minnesota
Elmer L. Andersen Library
Immigration History Research Center
222 21st Ave S., Suite 311
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 M-F, Closed holidays
Phone: 612-625-4800
Fax: 612-626-0018
E-mail: ihrc@umn.edu
Web: www.ihrc.umn.edu
You can request up to four reels of microfilm at one time through your local librarian. Consult your local library for its policy about fees for this service.
The Center for Research Libraries
6050 South Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 955-4545 Ext. 347
Reservations must be made in advance for on-site use of their microfilm. Please call the Reading Room at the above number. They will request the microfilm for you. When your order is ready, usually in a few days, they will contact you to setup an appointment for viewing it.
The Center is located just south of the University of Chicago and just west of Jackson Park on a dead-end street. Ample parking is available at all times on the street.
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