Did you know that here at IU East we house our very own Archives in the Campus Library, located in Hayes Hall? Did you also know that as an IU East student, you can access the archives in person or online? I’m Marisa Vanzant, a new library student staff member, and I’ve had an opportunity to get to know some of the contents in the Archives, as I assist archivist Beth Brockman in organizing it. We have 40 collections, 37 finding aids, more than 200 boxes of materials and approximately 6,000 of photographs!

So, what is an Archives? Put simply, it is a collection of history that can aid you in many different areas you may find yourself needing to research while attending school. Our Archives contains photographs, pamphlets, student publications, and much more. Anything from an old orientation folder to student writing journals dating all the way back to 1973. The Archives also has a collection dedicated to a United States Senator with close ties to IU East, and many oral histories available on audio tapes/CDs to listen to.

Maybe you’re just interested in knowing more about the university you attend, and that’s great as well. Did you know that before IU East was an IU affiliated university, it was actually an Earlham affiliated “center?” Yes, IU East used to be called the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College. After the formation of the Eastern Indiana Center, Purdue University and Ball State University also got involved. As you can see, IU East has a rich and interesting history dating all the way back to the 1940s.

Whether it’s a history paper or simple curiosity, the Archives is here for you. Visit http://iue.libguides.com/iuearchives to learn more about what the Archives can offer you. Also, you can view lots of photos online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/iuelibrary of various campus activities, past and present. If you’re interested in visiting the Archives or have any questions, contact Beth Brockman in the library (located in Hayes Hall, Room 140) or eabrockm@iue.edu .