The George A. Boyce Papers, donated by George A. Boyce Jr., consist of photocopies of correspondence, notes, and a manuscript related to Dr. George A. Boyce and his role in the founding of the Institute of American Indian Arts by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

IAIA Images, Series I-Prints, consists of prints related to the history of the Institute of American Indian Arts between the years of 1961 to Present.

IAIA Records, 1961 consists of reports and public relations materials related to the activities of IAIA during the year 1961.

The Juanita Barry Papers consist of correspondence, postcards, a poster, an audio recording, and photographs related to her time at IAIA as Instructor of Dance.

MS013 consists of materials originating from the New Mexico Indian Education Association's administrative and publication activities.

IAIA-RG07, Board of Trustee Records, consist of minutes, reports, correspondence, and other administrative records related to the activities of the IAIA Board of Trustees. The board was established in 1986 by a Congressional charter to oversee IAIA, granted federal 501c3 status by the Higher Education Amendment of 1986.

Series I of RG-08, Subject Files of the Office of the President, consists of 24 manuscript cases covering the years 1986-2000. The subject files were maintained by the office of the president and span several IAIA presidents including Perry Horse, Beatrice Rivas Sanchez, and Della Warrior.

The Robert Best Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, administrative records, meeting minutes, and other materials related to Best’s involvement in the IAIA Foundation.