How To Request Records For People Who Have Moved From The Fort Wayne State Developmental Center

Searching for a person who once lived at the Fort Wayne State State Developmental Center (FWSDC)?

Questions

1. How do I get copies of records for people who lived at the FWSDC?
2. How do I contact the Indiana State Archives?
3. Are there any special instructions when requesting records from the Indiana State Archives?
4. How long does it take to receive the records I requested?
5. When is the best time to contact the Indiana State Archives?

Answers

1. How do I get copies of records for people who lived at the FWSDC?

If you need information about someone who moved from the FWSDC, please contact the Indiana State Archives.

2. How do I contact the Indiana State Archives?

You can contact the Indiana State Archives three ways:

• By telephone: 317-591-5222
• Through Email: arc@icpr.in.gov
• By mail:
  Indiana State Archives
  6440 East 30th Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46219

3. Are there any special instructions when requesting records from the Indiana State Archives?

When sending email to the Indiana State Archives, please be sure to include a very clear subject heading, i.e., "FWSDC records request" or "Request for Joe Smith records who lived at the FWSDC". Emails without a clear subject heading may be mistaken as spam or a potential virus and be filtered out automatically.

4. How long does it take to receive the records I requested?

You should plan on requesting records at least one month in advance. If you have not received an initial response from the Indiana State Archives within a few weeks, please resubmit your request.

5. When is the best time to contact the Indiana State Archives?

The Indiana State Archives is open Monday - Friday form 8:00 to 4:30 and closed on all State holidays.