Joseph W. Walt Research Library & College Archives
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.
NEW: Digital Archives
Alphabetical list of collections
Beneath the whispering maples: the history of Simpson College
Mildred, the Spirit of College Hall
George Washington Carver Collection
Names that live at Simpson (1986)
“The Red & Gold” Alma mater written in 1890s; words revised in 1986.
Simpson Magazine: Index for 1990-Spring 2006
Simpsonian 1870-2022
Zenith (yearbook)