University Archives
Special Collections Department - University Archives
The Special Collections Department also maintains the University Archives which serves as the primary repository for the historical records of Iowa State University. The University Archives collects, describes, preserves and exhibits university records that contain historical, administrative, legal, or fiscal value. The records include departmental records and the papers of faculty and alumni.
Iowa State University History
From Iowa State's beginnings in 1858...
University Collections
Collecting Areas and Collection Lists
Donations and Transfers
Contact Information and Guidelines
Mission and Collections Policy
The University Archives mission statement and collections policy.
University Records Retention Schedule
Guidelines for the Preservation of University Records
Exhibits
On the Web, In the Reading Room, and Traveling