IHS Press Books

With several new books annually and an extensive backlist, IHS Press provides insight into Indiana in inviting ways for children and adults

Since its beginnings in 1886, IHS Press has worked to publish books, magazines and other material to further the understanding of the state’s past and its people, including those who have made contributions beyond Indiana’s borders. The Press distributes solidly researched studies that engage a wide audience of readers, from academics and specialists to children and adults.

	Books for Adults IHS Press has been publishing books about Indiana and the Old Northwest for more than 120 years covering a wide range of topics such as folklore, visual arts, politics, women, industry, sports, geography, the military, architecture and more. Written by experts in the field, our award-winning books are engaging and informative for anyone interested in the stories of Indiana’s past. Shop.
	Children’s Books IHS Press began publishing children’s books in 2003. A youth biography series includes the life stories of pivotal figures such as Indiana’s first saint Theodora Guérin, the state’s first black sheriff Oatess Archey and World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle. Historical fiction for grades four through eight immerses younger students in stories about the Underground Railroad, the Civil War and more. Shop Youth Biography, Historical Fiction and Picture Books.
	Family History Books For more than 50 years, an important part of our publishing program has been producing books to help genealogists and family historians find their ancestors who lived in Indiana. These books include indexes into rare source material, guides for conducting research, compilations of material from THG:Connections and ethnic and immigration histories. Shop Family History.