The images in this collection have been selected from the archives of Wisconsin independent colleges and universities, and their affiliates. Representing only a small portion of the available resources, the selection details the history of these institutions through photos, documents and objects created between the 1800s and early 1900s. Later content will include history from the mid-1900s to the present.

With Past and Present, we celebrate the rich heritage of each institution. The collection answers frequently asked questions through the use of primary resources and narrative descriptions. Highlighting the people and events of an earlier time, it preserves the historical record and makes it available to a greater audience.

A collaborative effort, Past and Present was designed and produced by archivists and librarians from these participating Wisconsin institutions:

Alverno College
Cardinal Stritch University
Carthage College
Concordia University
Edgewood College
Lakeland College
Lawrence University
Marian University
Marquette University
Nashotah House
Ripon College
Silver Lake College
St. Norbert College
Viterbo University

Copyright statement: The images and text on this site are subject to United States Copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and may not be reproduced without permission. Contact jhhinck@viterbo.edu with any questions.