Valparaiso University Archives & Special Collections

Valparaiso University Archives & Special Collections The Valparaiso University Archives collects, preserves, and organizes the official records of the Un

The Special Collection Services Department of the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources includes the University Archives, the Valparaiso University rare book collection, and special collections that support the University's dedication to excellence, grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith. This prepares students to lead and serve in both church and

society. Special Collections strives to provide an active learning environment in which students can learn to identify, evaluate, and use information resources, and in which researchers from other institutions and the community in general also have access to the collections.

09/08/2026

Labor Day, 1914 - Valparaiso, Indiana

This postcard photograph was taken looking east down Main Street (Lincolnway) from Washington Street, the Porter County Court House square being behind the trees on the far right. The signage on the lead float says "University Cabinet Works," "Wood Turning," and "Builders." Signs visible on the buildings include H. S. Herrick's Groceries, Fruits, and Vegetables; Rockwell and Stockman, Lawyers; F. R. Marine, Lawyer; Porter County Abstract Company; Szold's Department Store; Olympia Candy and Ice Cream; Beach Jewelry; Dancing School; John H. Ross Hardware; Bakery; and Dentist.

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09/08/2026

Combine a setter taking full advantage of playing in a 5-1 for the first time in her collegiate career and two attackers racking up kill after kill, and you have the ingredients for one of the top offensive performances in recent history for the Valpo volleyball team, which continued Popcorn Classic...

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09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

The presidential inauguration of Valpo's 20th president – Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D. – is almost here! Friends, family, students, staff, alumni, and all members of our community are welcome to celebrate this milestone with us on Friday, September 25, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University.

Right after the ceremony, we'll all head to the Harre Union West Lawn for a Community Celebration — featuring a complimentary dinner, complete with classic Valpo fellowship, lawn games, and fireworks at dusk

Learn more and register today at valpo.edu/inauguration.

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