Archives

Discover a rich source of original materials for research from the Civil War, personal diaries, letters of faculty, presidents and alumni, and the history of Beloit College.

Getting an early start on podcasting, these Beloit students started with performing radio drama in the 1950s. Getting an early start on podcasting, these Beloit students started with performing radio drama in the 1950s.

The majority of the materials in the College Archives are searchable through Archives Space. The collection includes photos of campus life, student publications, alumni diaries, oral histories, and even items with unique stories such as a copy of The Nuremberg Chronicles, various freshman beanies, and a 1960s bowling pin.

Spring 2023

The Beloit College Archives is open by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday - Friday, 9am - Noon / 1:30pm - 4pm.

To schedule an onsite visit or research consultation, please contact Arielle Petrovich (archives@beloit.edu) or call 608-363-2485.

Getting Started

The Archives Guide provides information about getting started in working with the college archives and highlights some of the many collections.

Library building will be closed for the 2023-24 academic year

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The $10 million renovation of the Col. Robert Morse Library will begin in mid-May after 2023 Commencement. The renovations will transform the college’s 1960s-era library with upgraded technology and modern, user-friendly spaces for learning, studying, collaborating, and socializing.

A new first-floor entrance is planned for the library’s east side.

Morse Library renovations starts mid-May

The college is embarking on a $10 million library renovation and a new career-ready center, Impact Beloit.

New at LITS for Fall 2022

We’ve made some changes to the library for Fall 2022. Here’s what’s new.

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