Christopher Center Library

Digital Collections Index
Explore digitized materials from our Archives, Special Collections, and Rare Books. These collections preserve and showcase the rich history and scholarly work of Valparaiso University. Our digital collections are housed in two platforms: ValpoScholar and Digital Collections (CONTENTdm). Browse our major collections below to discover yearbooks, newspapers, photographs, scholarly publications, and more.
Alumni News
1929-1984Family and professional news updates submitted by alumni, including presidents' reports, campus happenings, and news articles relevant to Valpo alumni.
Explore CollectionCampus Photographs
A collection of Valparaiso University photographs including buildings, places, and people throughout the university's history.
Explore CollectionThe Cresset
1937-2020A journal of commentary on literature, the arts, and public affairs from a Lutheran perspective. Explores ideas and trends in contemporary culture.
Explore CollectionGuild Bulletins
1942-2016Publications from the Guild, whose mission is to enhance the student experience while exemplifying the University's ideals of scholarship, freedom, and faith.
Explore CollectionInaugural Addresses
Inaugural addresses of Valpo presidents since 1925, including Presidents Dau, Kreinheder, Kretzmann, Huegli, Schnabel, Harre, Heckler, and Padilla.
Explore CollectionILS Occasional Papers
The papers of the Institute of Liturgical Studies (ILS).
Explore CollectionJournal of Values-Based Leadership
2008-PresentAn international journal published by Valparaiso University's College of Business, focusing on practical, theoretical, and applicable leadership ideas.
Explore CollectionKretzmann Collection
1921-1971Addresses, sermons, and speeches by Rev. Otto Paul Kretzmann, president of Valparaiso University from 1940 to 1968.
Explore CollectionThe Lighter
1958-PresentA student-run journal of literature and art welcoming submissions from all undergraduate and graduate students. Published twice yearly since 1958.
Explore Archived Issues Explore Current SiteLutheran Digital Showcase
The Lutheran Digital Showcase of Valparaiso University Archives & Special Collections includes the O.P. Kretzmann Collection, Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers, The Cresset, Lutheran Diaconal Association publications, Center for the Study of Campus Ministry resources, Walter E. Keller's Devotional Studies of Psalms, and Lutheran Human Relations Association of America publications.
Explore CollectionOld School Ledgers
1895-1919Financial ledgers of Valparaiso University and its predecessors. Useful for genealogical researchers looking for information on alumni from this period.
Explore CollectionOld School Publications
1868-1925The Valparaiso Male and Female College (1859-1871) and the various names of the institution owned by Henry Baker Brown until its purchase by the Lutherans in the fall of 1925 (1873-1925) constitute an entity referred to here as "Old School". There were numerous attempts by students, faculty and even people outside of the institution to establish publications for the institution. Few survived for more than a year or two, and there were many years when no publications were produced. Many are known only through the writings of those tracing the history of Valparaiso University. The archives compiled and digitized what still exists in our collection.
Explore CollectionReformation Pamphlets
Prior to 1830Collection includes materials relevant to the study of the Protestant Reformation and published prior to 1830.
Explore CollectionStudent Art
2014-PresentThe award-winning art showcased in the Student Artwork digital collection comes from three campus displays: the Library's Student Art Purchase Award, the Computing & Information Sciences department's Carlson-Krebs Gallery, and the College of Business Permanent Art Collection. Artwork exemplifies the student experience at Valpo.
Explore CollectionThe Torch
1914-PresentThe student-published newspaper at Valparaiso University. Digitized from microfilm and print holdings, covering 1914 to approximately one year ago.
Explore Archived Issues Explore Current SiteUniversity Catalogs
1963-PresentRequirements and descriptions of all programs, majors, and courses. Includes undergraduate catalogs (1970-present) and graduate catalogs (1963-present).
Explore Undergraduate Catalogs Explore Graduate CatalogsYearbook Collection
1896-10 years agoThe digitized yearbook collection includes annuals covering the period from the late 1890s up to a decade ago.
Explore CollectionAccess Our Digital Platforms
ValpoScholar
Our digitized scholarly communications including theses, journals published by the university, and student projects.
Visit ValpoScholarDigital Collections (CONTENTdm)
Digitized versions of materials from our Archives, Special Collections, and Rare Books including yearbooks and newspapers.
Visit Digital CollectionsContact the Department
Christopher Center, Room 300
Archives & Special Collections
1410 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383