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

1929-1984

Family and professional news updates submitted by alumni, including presidents' reports, campus happenings, and news articles relevant to Valpo alumni.

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Campus Photographs

A collection of Valparaiso University photographs including buildings, places, and people throughout the university's history.

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The Cresset

1937-2020

A journal of commentary on literature, the arts, and public affairs from a Lutheran perspective. Explores ideas and trends in contemporary culture.

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Guild Bulletins

1942-2016

Publications from the Guild, whose mission is to enhance the student experience while exemplifying the University's ideals of scholarship, freedom, and faith.

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Inaugural Addresses

Inaugural addresses of Valpo presidents since 1925, including Presidents Dau, Kreinheder, Kretzmann, Huegli, Schnabel, Harre, Heckler, and Padilla.

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ILS Occasional Papers

The papers of the Institute of Liturgical Studies (ILS).

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Journal of Values-Based Leadership

2008-Present

An international journal published by Valparaiso University's College of Business, focusing on practical, theoretical, and applicable leadership ideas.

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Kretzmann Collection

1921-1971

Addresses, sermons, and speeches by Rev. Otto Paul Kretzmann, president of Valparaiso University from 1940 to 1968.

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The Lighter

1958-Present

A student-run journal of literature and art welcoming submissions from all undergraduate and graduate students. Published twice yearly since 1958.

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Lutheran 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.

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Old School Ledgers

1895-1919

Financial ledgers of Valparaiso University and its predecessors. Useful for genealogical researchers looking for information on alumni from this period.

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Old School Publications

1868-1925

The 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.

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Reformation Pamphlets

Prior to 1830

Collection includes materials relevant to the study of the Protestant Reformation and published prior to 1830.

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Student Art

2014-Present

The 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.

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The Torch

1914-Present

The student-published newspaper at Valparaiso University. Digitized from microfilm and print holdings, covering 1914 to approximately one year ago.

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University Catalogs

1963-Present

Requirements and descriptions of all programs, majors, and courses. Includes undergraduate catalogs (1970-present) and graduate catalogs (1963-present).

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Yearbook Collection

1896-10 years ago

The digitized yearbook collection includes annuals covering the period from the late 1890s up to a decade ago.

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ValpoScholar

Our digitized scholarly communications including theses, journals published by the university, and student projects.

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Digital Collections (CONTENTdm)

Digitized versions of materials from our Archives, Special Collections, and Rare Books including yearbooks and newspapers.

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