CYbrary: ISU Digital Archives

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CYbraryCollections in the CYbrary document various aspects of the University over the years. The history of the University, student life and activities, evolution of the campus, and major events are represented through historic photographs, student writings, and past University publications.
Welch Digital CollectionA collection of speeches and writings of the first president of the Iowa State Agriculture College (Iowa State University) from 1869-1883. More information.
Bomb (ISU Yearbook) Digital CollectionThe Iowa Agricultural College/Iowa State University yearbook, the Bomb was published annually from 1893 to 1993, with the exception of 1902. Currently includes 1894, 1895, 1992-94 and the Centennial Album (1993).  More information.
ISU Campus and its Buildings Digital CollectionH. Summerfield Day's history of Iowa State University's buildings and grounds from 1859-1979. Twelve years in the making, it contains information on virtually every building or structure that had been built on the Iowa State University campus prior to 1979.
Sketch (literary magazine) Digital CollectionSketch is a literary journal edited and published by Iowa State University students incorporating juried artistic works, written or visual, by students. The journal began in 1934 and continues today. Currently includes issues from 1934 to 2007 (v.1-v.72).
Aurora (early campus newspaper) Digital CollectionThe Iowa Agriculture College newspaper, "The Aurora" was published monthly by the students for the four literary societies on campus. It contains thoughts on culture, reading, and science, as well as notes on alumni, the campus, and student life.
Green Hills Digital CollectionAn album of Iowa State memories published by the Iowa State University Alumni Association in 1975 to recognize the nation's Bicentennial.
Sketch (literary magazine) Digital CollectionTewkesbury is best known for two expeditions through the Darien Jungle of Panama in 1939 and 1940, to prove that the jungle and its inhabitants were not barriers to plans for a Pan American Highway. More information.
University PhotographsUniversity photographs collection is a sampling of historical photographs documenting the various events, buildings, and people of the University, chosen from the Special Collections Department.  More information.