The college archives collects, preserves, and makes available source records about Simpson College. The archives has over 800 linear feet of materials including manuscripts, photographs, maps, recordings, and memorabilia. Items may be used in-house by appointment only. Because of its storage arrangement, the archives is not browsable. Email comments or questions to the archivist or call (515) 961-1519.

(Adobe Acrobat format [pdf] is needed to view the four lists below)

• Alphabetical list of collections
• Map Drawers
• Photograph Files 
• Series list of collections

• Campus Day History
• George Washington Carver Collection
• Avery O. Craven Collection
• Exhibits in College Hall
  • Alcove
  • Red and Gold Room
• Lane Sisters
• Past Presidents
• "The Red & Gold"
  • Alma mater written in 1890s; words revised in 1986; 2002 performance by student baritone John M. Moore and faculty pianist Dr. Michael Patterson.
• Simpson Magazine
  • Index for 1990-Spring 2006