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.

Beginning summer 2023, the physical archives will be unavailable for viewing during the library renovation. Digital resources will continue to be available.

To schedule a research consultation, please contact Fred Burwell (burwellf@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.

Changes to LITS services

The LITS Technology Team has begun the process of moving back to Morse Library, with offices at Mayer Hall closing Monday, Sept. 30. During our transition, the fastest way to obtain technology and event support will be to email LITS Support (support@beloit.edu) to create a ticket. We appreciate your patience as we relocate.

Oct7th

Focus Hour

Do you find success in coworking or body doubling? Join us in the second-floor Library classroom (203) for a full hour of focused work time. Bring your laptop…

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Renovation transforms Morse Library for the college and the community

The transformative $10 million renovation of Morse Library will be completed this summer and the library will reopen in August.

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