Spotlighted Collections
Mechanical Puzzles
Kurt Vonnegut Learn more about Vonnegut manuscripts and books at the Lilly Library.
Sylvia Plath Learn more about the manuscripts of poet Sylvia Plath at the Lilly Library.
Upton Sinclair Learn more about the manuscripts and books related to Upton Sinclair in the Lilly Library.
Modern Political Papers The Indiana University Modern Political Papers Collection consists of the congressional papers of senators and members of the House of Representatives.
Archives of Traditional Music Collection Highlights Collection highlights from the Archives of Traditional Music.
University Archives Collections Represented here are high-level groupings of some of the University Archives' processed collections.
Baker Street Irregulars Explore the history of the Baker Street Irregulars, the world’s first Sherlockian literary society, through its archive at the Lilly Library.
Bibles and ReligionLearn more about important bibles in the Lilly Library collections, including the Gutenberg New Testament.
Learn more about important bibles in the Lilly Library collections, including the Gutenberg New Testament.
American HistoryFrom the times of Columbus, through the revolution and other wars, and including mid-century key political figures, the American History collection at the Lilly
From the times of Columbus, through the revolution and other wars, and including mid-century key political figures, the American History collection at the Lilly
Children's LiteratureThe Lilly Library’s collection of children’s literature spans centuries and continents, and represents the most notable authors of some of the best-loved works
The Lilly Library’s collection of children’s literature spans centuries and continents, and represents the most notable authors of some of the best-loved works
Medicine and ScienceWorks from biology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, and physics illustrate the history of science. Explore a 1628 description of blood circulation, first edit
Works from biology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, and physics illustrate the history of science. Explore a 1628 description of blood circulation, first edit
Indiana Sanborn MapsInformation about Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for the state of Indiana held by IU Libraries
Information about Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for the state of Indiana held by IU Libraries
Russian Topographic MapsIU Libraries collection of captured Russian Military Topographic Maps mostly from the Soviet Red Army from 1880-1945 covering Eastern Europe.
IU Libraries collection of captured Russian Military Topographic Maps mostly from the Soviet Red Army from 1880-1945 covering Eastern Europe.
Indiana Historic MapsA selection of Indiana maps from the Herman B Wells Library Map Collection.
A selection of Indiana maps from the Herman B Wells Library Map Collection.
Indiana HistoryIndiana history materials at the Lilly Library offer many paths for the curious Hoosier, from printed accounts of early visitors to Indiana to letters written b
Indiana history materials at the Lilly Library offer many paths for the curious Hoosier, from printed accounts of early visitors to Indiana to letters written b
American LiteratureThe Lilly Library’s collections of American authors are a principal strength, including notable authors in several genres represented in books, correspondence a
The Lilly Library’s collections of American authors are a principal strength, including notable authors in several genres represented in books, correspondence a