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Spotlighted Collections

Mechanical Puzzles Explore thousands of mechanical puzzles, from the Rubik's cube to impossible objects, and more.
Explore thousands of mechanical puzzles, from the Rubik's cube to impossible objects, and more.

Kurt Vonnegut Learn more about Vonnegut manuscripts and books at the Lilly Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Represented here are high-level groupings of some of the University Archives' processed collections.

Cushman Photograph Collection Highlights Highlights from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection.
Highlights from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection.

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.
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

Cook Music Library Collections OverviewRepresented here are the strengths and collection scope of the circulating collections held at Cook Music Library.
Represented here are the strengths and collection scope of the circulating collections held at Cook Music Library.

Cook Music Library Special CollectionsRepresented here are the types of special collections held at Indiana University's Cook Music Library along with examples.
Represented here are the types of special collections held at Indiana University's Cook Music Library along with examples.

Alice and Hans Tischler Collection HighlightsLearn more about Israeli-produced scores and sound recordings collected by Alice and Hans Tischler at the Cook Music Library.
Learn more about Israeli-produced scores and sound recordings collected by Alice and Hans Tischler at the Cook Music Library.

Leonard Bernstein Collection HighlightsLearn more about the recordings, books, scores, and other materials pertaining to Leonard Bernstein's professional and personal life at the Cook Music Library.
Learn more about the recordings, books, scores, and other materials pertaining to Leonard Bernstein's professional and personal life at the Cook Music Library.

Walter Kaufmann Collection HighlightsLearn about the original manuscripts, working drafts and sketches, and sound recordings of Walter Kaufmann at the Cook Music Library.
Learn about the original manuscripts, working drafts and sketches, and sound recordings of Walter Kaufmann at the Cook Music Library.