Indiana State Library
RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS
The Indiana State Library Rare Books & Manuscripts Collection includes over 3 million manuscripts; 4,400 collections, ranging from the late 1600s to present day. Among the collection's strengths are Civil War-era letters and diaries, family papers, and the records of many political figures from the Hoosier state.
We provide reference services, instructional sessions, scanning and photocopying services, finding aids, and a variety of digital resources.
For more information about viewing Rare Books and Manuscripts material, please refer to our Rules Governing the Use of Manuscripts.
Resources
Donating Manuscripts Research Tools Services and Forms Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Information
317-232-3671 Reference Desk
317-232-3728 Fax
Rare Books & Manuscripts Staff Ask a Librarian
Hours: The Rare Books & Manuscripts Collection is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed on Sundays.
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