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ISU's Special Collections Department houses 13 major collections and several repositories that contain books, manuscripts, pamphlets, prints, photographs, maps, and memorabilia. We are open to the public.
University Archives
- Special Collections Digital Exhibits
- Martin Photo Shop Photos
- Sycamore\Normal Advance Year Books
- Archival Searchable Database
University Archives serves as the designated repository for material of historic, legal or administrative value. We collect, preserve, and make accessible a wide variety of material ranging from ISUs foundation in 1865 to the present.
Permanent Art Collection
Containing approximately 4,000 works of art, the Permanent Art Collection is available to classes and the public any time through a searchable online database or in person upon request.
View our Partially Catalogued Images
Digital Initiatives
Digital Initiatives is a part of the Special Collections Department of the Cunningham Memorial Library. Digital Initiatives includes the Digitization Laboratory, where we digitize photos, documents, slides, as well as audio and visual items. We are also the home of Sycamore Scholars and Shadows of the Wabash Digital Memory Project.
Cunningham Memorial Library
510 N 6 1/2 Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809
(812) 237-2580
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Library News
“Blind Date with a Book” Inaugurates Our New Display Site
Located within the Browsing section on the Library’s 1st floor, you can now find our new display site. Close to the Feature Film DVD section, on top of the Documentaries shelves, you’ll find: BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK This clever way to entice you to try reading a book has been used successfully by many …
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Read more.posted Tuesday January 17, 2023
New Full-Time Position [Staff-Exempt Professional] Library Facilities and Finance Director
The Director of Facilities and Finance: This position reports to the Dean of the Library. Responsible for day-to-day library operations. Assists in planning, initiation, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of building and facilities issues including repairs and upgrades. Analyzes and accounts for transactions and reconciles the Library’s operating budgets, as well as auxiliary accounts, grants and …
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Read more.posted Wednesday November 02, 2022
Friday October 28: Ad bibliothecam = COME TO THE LIBRARY FOR CLASSICS FEST!
Fall’s Classics Fest – 9am – 3pm in the Library Events Area! Togas optional
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Read more.posted Thursday October 27, 2022