Associate Librarian
About This Guide
This guide serves as a portal to the many resources relevant to research on Indiana history that are available through IU Libraries in a variety of formats, with an emphasis on online collections and search tools.
Use the tabs on the left to navigate this portal by source type, and utilize your browser's search function to find specific resources or keywords on each page. Please don't hesitate to contact me through the buttons below my profile picture with any questions or requests.
Recommended Starting Points
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Archives Online at Indiana University
Portal for accessing descriptions of archival and special collections held by libraries, archives and other cultural heritage units at Indiana University or affiliated with Indiana University.
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Indiana Historical MarkersThis website lists all of the historical markers around Indiana, including images of the markers, texts, dates of installation, locations, and keywords.
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Indiana Magazine of History
Peer-reviewed articles, research notes, annotated primary documents, reviews, and critical essays that contribute to public and scholarly understanding of midwestern and Indiana history.
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Indiana Memory"Indiana Memory is a collaborative effort to provide access to the wealth of primary sources in Indiana libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions. It is a gateway to Indiana's history and culture found in digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media."
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IUCAT This link opens in a new windowIUCAT, the online catalog for all titles available through IU Libraries, is the best place to start a search for books and ebooks, and also includes government documents, videos, and sound recordings. Start with broad search terms or use Advanced Search to locate specific titles. Watch this brief video tutorial on searching and accessing books and ebooks in IUCAT.