LVC Archives

The Archives of Lebanon Valley College chronicles more than 150 years of the College’s history through documents, films, photographs, publications, sound recordings, and videos. The Archives also contains the College’s special collections and faculty publications.

The collection presented online features many College publications including course catalogs; historical College publications, including The Quad, The Crucible, College News, The Forum, and The College Forum; and The Valley, a semi-annual magazine for alumni and friends of the College. The online collection also includes a selection of President’s Reports.

Please note: These works reflect the time of their creation and as such provide historical and cultural data. They contain content that is no longer representative of the attitudes and policies of Lebanon Valley College. In making this data available, the College is not endorsing the content.

The LVC Archives is NOT currently accepting any donations. Also note, unsolicited donations are NOT accepted.  

History of Lebanon Valley College

The Archives of Lebanon Valley College chronicles more than 150 years of the College’s history through documents, films, photographs, publications, sound recordings, and videos. The Archives also contains the College’s special collections and faculty publications.

Lebanon Valley College celebrated its centennial in 1966 with the publication of Lebanon Valley College: a Centennial History by Paul A.W. Wallace. Dr. Paul A. W. Wallace, a noted author, historian, and anthropologist, was LVC chair and professor of English for many years. He also served as the editor of the quarterly journal, Pennsylvania History, as well as a consultant and historian for the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. His studies focused on colonial American history, including Native Americans in Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania German culture.

Of High Grade: A Sesquicentennial History of Lebanon Valley College was published in spring 2017 in honor of the closing of the College’s 150th anniversary year. Author Rev. Dr. J. Dennis Williams H’90, LVC trustee emeritus, served the United Methodist Church (UMC) during his decades-long ministerial career and is a well-regarded UMC historian. Rev. Williams joined the LVC Board of Trustees in 1976 and served in a variety of roles until his 2006 retirement. His history of LVC includes five interpretive essays ranging from the history of music to the history of campus architecture.

Access to the Archives on Campus

The Archives is located on the ground floor of the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library and is managed and maintained by library staff. Access to the Archives is by appointment only. If you have questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Maureen Bentz, Director of Bishop Library, or call 717-867-6974.

The LVC Archives is NOT currently accepting any donations. Also note, unsolicited donations are NOT accepted.