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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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February 15 in the Library: African American Read In
The African American Read In will be held Wednesday 15 February 2023 from 3-4pm ET in the Library Events Area. This event was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. The Cunningham Memorial Library is proud to once again host this event at Indiana State University. Questions? Contact Ms. …
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BLACK HISTORY IN GOVERNMENT: Book Display
BLACK HISTORY IN GOVERNMENT: Book Display in Browsing Area, 1st floor For Black History Month ISU’s Library presents Black History in Government. This display is meant to highlight key political figures in Black history and show the struggles in government from the past to present day. Some books on display cannot be taken out of …
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Read more.posted Friday February 03, 2023
“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