Digital Archives
Search thousands of historical photographs, videos, oral histories, and documents by keyword, subject, year, or format.
Archives Catalog
Search archival collections, manuscripts, photographs, and institutional records through the BVU Archives Catalog.
Alumni Publications
Browse decades of alumni magazines and newsletters, including The Bulletin, The View, and Buena Vista Today, spanning 1944–2019.
Student Newspapers
Read more than a century of student journalism, including official campus newspapers published from 1892–2012, along with selected unofficial publications.
The Tack Online
Stay connected with today's campus through The Tack, Buena Vista University's student-run news publication featuring stories about campus life, athletics, academics, and the Storm Lake community.
Yearbooks
Take a trip down memory lane by exploring digitized editions of The Beaver Log yearbook, available from 1907–1999 through the Iowa Heritage Digital Collections.
Historical Digital Collections
Discover unique historical materials including campus photographs, oral histories, presidential records, World War I scrapbooks, the Centennial Time Capsule, and more.
Centennial Time Capsule
Explore artifacts collected during Buena Vista College's 100th Anniversary celebration and preserved as part of the University's history.
BVU Archives on YouTube
Watch historical Commencement ceremonies, athletics films, and other archived videos documenting BVU's history.
Donate to the Archives
Help preserve BVU's history for future generations.
Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends are encouraged to donate photographs, publications, memorabilia, and other materials that document the University's history. If you have items you'd like to contribute, please contact the University Archivist.
Contact the University Archivist →Contact the University Archives
University Archivist: Joan Zwagerman
Email: archives@bvu.edu
Phone: 712-749-2094
Location: Second Floor, BVU Library