It was designed and fabricated by Mary L. Sixby, a prize-winning stained glass artist who has worked and exhibited in this art form for over a decade. Mrs. Sixby worked on this piece for over two years, from its conception in the summer of 1987 to its completion and installation in December of 1989. The River of Knowledge by Mary Sixby. The Swezey Gift Burr Swezey has been a lifetime supporter of libraries. Two local architects, Henry Mohler and Kent Schutte designed the Indiana Room.
Tours are available with advanced notice.
The Swezey Room of Indiana History contains approximately 2500 books and other materials concerning all aspects of Indiana history including religious, governmental, educational, natural, architectural, literary, and biographical. It houses books by and about James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana high school and college basketball, Indiana in the Civil War and Indiana quilts. There are histories of Lafayette and state travel guides. It also includes Purdue and Tippecanoe County high school yearbooks. Plus, the Genealogy Collection is also housed in the Indiana Room.