Research Center Appointment Request

The Iowa History Research Centers are open Wednesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. While the Research Centers do not require a scheduled appointment, scheduling an appointment in advance of your visit is highly recommended if you plan on accessing the State Archives and Special Collections materials. Please fill out and submit the information below, and one of our staff members will contact you to confirm and coordinate details related to your appointment. Requesting an appointment does not guarantee an appointment. Your appointment is confirmed once a staff member has contacted, coordinated and confirmed with you.

Contact Information

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Salutation

First Name*

Last Name*

Street Address

City

State

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County (Choose Out-of-state if not in Iowa)

Country and/or Region (if other than the United States)

For Patrons in U.S. and Canada: Phone Number

Contact Email*

Contact Preference

Visit Information

Fill out the below sections so we can prepare for your visit. You may schedule an appointment starting at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

What location would you like to visit? *

What date would you like to visit? Research Center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Closed Holidays.

Select an appointment time:

What is the general purpose of your research visit?

What equipment do you need to use during your visit?

What is the estimated length of time with the equipment?

What are your questions for staff? Please also list any specific collection resources that you are interested in viewing during your visit. Including books, newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, and government records or other.

Patron Agreement and Guidelines

In preparation for your visit, please visit the Library and Archives Research Centers policies and procedures on the State Historical Society of Iowa website. By clicking submit and submitting an appointment request you agree to follow state Historical Society of Iowa Library and Archives Research Centers policies and procedures.