Archive brochure (.pdf 400 KB) The College of Architecture and Planning's Drawings and Documents Archive collects, preserves, and makes available records concerning Indiana's historic sites and structures and the careers of Hoosier architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, and builders. Our goal, in cooperation with other repositories, is the preservation and dissemination of information about the history of Indiana's built environment.

The archive houses more than 100,000 drawings and renderings by practitioners throughout the state, dating from the late 19th century to the present. Some of the collections include specifications, photographs, and business records. More than 40 firms and agencies are represented. 

The archive also maintains biographical files, data files about individual properties and historic districts, and a library of reference material formerly used in professional practice.  Additional collections include

• Measured drawings of historic properties done by Ball State University students according to guidelines of the Historic American Buildings Survey and the Historic American Engineering Record
• Drawings and specifications concerning Ball State University buildings and grounds
• College of Architecture and Planning publications about environmental design and design education
• Postcards of historic sites and structures
• Trade catalogs
• Maps, atlases, and aerial photographs
• Furniture from practitioner offices
• Professional tools and equipment

Telephone, mail, and e-mail inquiries are welcome.  Selective copying is allowed, for a fee and subject to certain restrictions.

Hours
Monday 8am - 11am
Tuesday Noon - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - Noon
Thursday Noon - 5pm
Friday 10am - Noon
Or by appointment

For More Information
Drawings and Documents Archive
Architecture Building 120
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306-0300
Phone: 765-285-8441
Fax: 765-285-3726
ddarchive@bsu.edu