Debra Dudek
Genealogist  Author  Librarian
About Debra Dudek
Genealogist Author Librarian
Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL.
Ms. Dudek specializes in British genealogy, World War I research, and emerging technology topics. An alumna of Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland). Ms. Dudek holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Masters in Information and Library Studies, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies.
Books and Ebooks
Free Downloadable World War I Research Checklist
Need help tracking down your World War I era ancestor? Download this free checklist and get started with your research!
Free Webinar
Internet Archive for Genealogy Research
February 14, 2019
Super charge your genealogy research with Internet Archive! If you haven’t been on this site yet, you’re missing a lot of fantastic resources!
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Recently Published Works
Articles and Book Reviews
Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly
Spring 2019
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Finding Your Illinois Ancestor Who Fought the Great War
You don't have to be an expert genealogist to begin exploring your family's Great War experiences. Using a combination of personal, archival, and online resources, you can rediscover a rich array of records for your World War I veteran ancestors.
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
Winter 2018
Wisconsin and the Great War - Adding World War I Records to Your Genealogy Research
Genealogists in Wisconsin have access to a rich array of state and local military records which can supplement what they may already have in their family collection. From databases to museum photograph collections, anyone with Wisconsin World War I veteran ancestors should see what this state has to offer!
Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly
Fall 2018
Book Review: Two Centuries of South-Central Illinois Families: The Centralia Carls and Others
When Jim Carl decided to try is hand at writing his family history, he didn't plan to fit his project into a specific theme, instead he developed a format which is unique among genealogy publications. His recently published book, Two centuries of South-Central Illinois Families is not a traditional book of names, dates, and locations. It is a finely tuned memoir and collection of stories presented in an engaging and readable style.
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Debra Dudek
Bolingbrook, Illinois
