The NIA Archives and Known Reference Materials

Since the NIA was founded, many significant items have been donated to the archives. These include books, historical information, periodicals, and other items significant to the hobby. There is a wealth of information available in the archives.

Here is a summary of the current archive contents: (Links provide details)  These lists not only show what is in the archives, but list all the known items in each publication category.

• Reference Books  
• Magazines
• Price Guides 
• Insulator Company Catalogs (NIA member only area)
• Catalog Reprints  
• Club Newsletters
  • DJIC (Dixie Jewels Insulator Club)
  • GCIC (Greater Chicago Insulator Club)
• Auction Catalogs  
• Historical Information
• Show Trophies
• Greater Chicago Insulator Club Newsletters
• NIA National shows
• NIA Regional shows

NIA members can nominate other members for both the Outstanding Service and Lifetime Membership awards: 

• Microsoft Word version:  Outstanding Service form
• Microsoft Word version: Lifetime Membership form
• PDF printable version:  Outstanding Service form
• PDF printable version: Lifetime Membership form

The NIA is supported by it Board & Committee members.  The past members include many hobby pioneers who have contributed a tremendous amount of time to supporting this hobby.  

• NIA Board Members
• NIA Committee Members
• NIA Membership Awards
• NIA National Locations & Hosts
• NIA President's Awards

If you have any items that you would like to donate to the NIA, please contact our historian:

                        NIA Historian:

 

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