The University of Iowa Archives collects, preserves and provides access to information about The University of Iowa that is of enduring historical, fiscal, administrative, or legal value. It was founded in 1931 by Ruth A. Gallaher, Ph.D., of the State Historical Society of Iowa. The University Archives is a unit of the Department of Special Collections and Archives, University of Iowa Libraries.

General Information

Services, hours, location, and collections overview

Search and Find Resources

Find information and collections in the Archives, based on subject or type of record

List of Archives Record Groups

Browse lists of collections, including links to guides and finding aids

Online: Iowa Digital Library and the Internet Archive

The Iowa Digital Library features historic campus maps, town and campus scenes, and more. The Internet Archive offers previous editions of selected University web sites, 2008 to present.