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Jay Beekmann was an alumnus and a long-time coach and professor at Buena Vista College. He recounts college life in the late 1930s and recalls many professors and their dedication to the students. He also tells some humorous incidents of student…

Buena Vista College student Sue Brinkman interviewed Dr. Manoocher Aryanpur on April 17, 1986. Dr. Aryanpur first came to BV in 1961 and left in 1964. A few years later, he returned and taught in the English department until his retirement in 1994 .…

Buena Vista College student Sue Brinkman interviewed 1924 BV alumus Russell “Andy” Anderson on May 29, 1985 about his student days at BV in the early 1920s. He discusses working for the college in order to pay tuition, selling “wienies” at football…

A short-lived presidential residence on College Street for President Briscoe and his family. The college still owns this residence and houses the ROTC program.

"Originally called Central Hall, this was the primary academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1956, the bricks were used to build the Victory Arch."

"A classroom in Old Main designated as the science laboratory."

"Originally called Central Hall, this was the primary academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1956, the bricks were used to build the Victory Arch."

"Originally called Central Hall, this was the primary academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1956, the bricks were used to build the Victory Arch."