IOWA HISTORY RESEARCH CENTER | STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
600 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Visit library or call for appointment
Fees
Fees vary by program call or visit for information
Service area
Iowa
Description
Assists in the Library and Archives Research. Whether researching as an author, educator, student, reporter, curator, archeologist, preservationist, historian or genealogist, research materials are provided on microfilm, and books. Most books are browsable on the shelves. Patrons who are interested in accessing the State Archives and Special Collections or Library materials that are not on the open stacks are encouraged to make an appointment and advise staff two business days in advance about the materials they would like to research. Below are the two research locations.
State Historical Building
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6200
Centennial Building
402 Iowa Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 335-3926
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
Maintains books, pamphlets, letters, and diaries regarding the State of Iowa.