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conceptual drawing of W.D. Richards Elementary School, Edward Larrabee Barnes

Planning your visit to the archives

Contact Us
Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives
c/o Bartholomew County Public Library
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
archives[at]mybcpl[dot]org
812-379-1297

Visit*
Individuals interested in conducting archival research are required to make an appointment. We advise you to contact CIAA at least two weeks in advance of a planned visit. Research appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Directions
CIAA is located on the lower level of the Bartholomew County Public Library, see map below.

​We also recommend you visit our friends at the Columbus Visitors Center, which is located right next door to the the library.
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Using the Archives

If you would like to use the archives, ​please contact the archives by email at archives[at]mybcpl[dot]org or by phone at 812-379-1297.

Resources from the Society of American Archivists
  • View Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research
  • View Copyright and Unpublished Material: An Introduction for Users of Archives and Manuscript Collections