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Alumni and Development collection

 Collection
Identifier: BVU-0027
Content Description

The alumni publications were published under many different names and size formats. At least one copy of most issues has been "wrapped" in a piece of white paper. These issues were cut into individual pages for scanning.

Dates: Publication: 1943-

Campus Directory collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BVU-0030
Content Description

Campus directories listing administrative staff, faculty, and students.

Dates: 1932-2014

Campus Newsletters and Announcements (Internal Communications) collection

 Collection
Identifier: BVU-0004
Content Description

This collection consists of publications that were used for internal communications before email existed. The Pulse and Don't Forget were intended for students. The Vista View and the Vista Vue were published for faculty, staff, and administration. BVU News and BVU News Update were published for faculty, students, and staff.

Dates: Existence: 1988-1996; Existence: Majority of material found in 1995-1996

Campus Newspaper collection

 Collection
Identifier: BVU-0001
Content Description

The Campus Newspapers cover the years 1892-2012 and measure 30 linear feet. Generally, the newspapers capture the interests and activities of Buena Vista students and faculty through the years. The papers also explore topics and issues of the times in which they were published. A special paper edition was published May 27, 2017, commemorating President Fred Moore's years of service.

Dates: Publication: 1892-2012

College and University photographs collection

 Collection — Cabinet: 1-6
Identifier: BVU-0013
Content Description

This collection contains photographs depicting the history of Buena Vista College and Buena Vista University through the life of its students and faculty, through campus growth, through events, activities, and student organizations. The majority of photos contain little or no identification, especially where people are concerned. Researchers are encouraged to check the Unidentified files, as well as the Subject files for activities in which a former student may have been involved.

Dates: 1890s-2000

Office of the Registrar collection

 Collection
Identifier: BVU-0005
Dates: 1891-

Swope Hall collection - transferred to BVU-0007

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BVU-0024
Content Description

Documents, photographs, and a plaque.

Dates: approximately 1981-1995

University Events collection

 Collection
Identifier: BVU-0003
Dates: Publication: 1898-

Yearbooks collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BVU-0002
Content Description The yearbooks chronicle college student life at Buena Vista College and Buena Vista University. The first yearbook, The Rudder, was published in 1907 and continued until 1937. No yearbooks were published until 1947, when The Beaver Log made its debut. Over the years, the yearbook has changed its name between The Beaver Log and The Log numerous times as well as employing a couple of different titles. In 1989, the...
Dates: Publication: 1907-1999