Education Resources

Recommended Resources

• Civil Rights in Indianapolis

  The following is a list of primary source material from the University of Indianapolis Mayoral Archives related to Civil Rights in Indianapolis. These historical materials provide insight into the issues, goals, tactics, and outcomes of civil rights activism in Indianapolis from 1965-1990. This is not, however, an exhaustive list of the primary sources available on this topic. Rather, this list provides a jumping off point that can lead to further exploration on this topic.

• Vietnam War

  The following is a list of primary source material from the University of Indianapolis Mayoral Archives related to the Vietnam War. These historical materials provide insight into the foreign and domestic consequences of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War on both a national level and for the people of Indiana in particular. This is not, however, an exhaustive list of the primary sources available on this topic. Rather, this list provides a jumping off point that can lead to further exploration on this topic.

• UniGov

  In 1970, Indianapolis and Marion County established a consolidated governing system known as UniGov. The motivation for the consolidation, the method of its implementation, and its impact on area politics and economic development have been debated ever since. The following is a list of primary source material from the University of Indianapolis Mayoral Archives related to UniGov. This is not, however, an exhaustive list of the primary sources available on this topic. Rather, this list provides a jumping off point that can lead to further exploration on this topic. Another great resource to explore is the UniGov: From City to Metropolis digital exhibit.