About the Exhibit
For 125 years, The Minnesota Daily has endeavored to preserve the spirit of the University of Minnesota on the pages of the newspaper and beyond. Today, the University of Minnesota Archives strives to preserve the enduring tradition of the independent student press to ensure that the University spirit remains alive and accessible to all.
This exhibit demonstrates ways in which viewers may engage with an essential source of University history, in hopes of inspiring curiosity, evoking memory, and encouraging reflection upon the University experience past, present, and future.
Exhibit Note
This exhibit is the online version of a physical panel exhibit titled, "Beyond The Page: Preserving the Spirit of the University Through An Independent Student Press," that was installed on the 2nd and 3rd floor hallways of Elmer L. Andersen Library from October 13, 2025 - January 30, 2026. Images and text from the original panels are presented on the following pages.
Credits
- Curated by Rebecca Toov, Collections Archivist, and Katelyn Morken, Research Services and Student Life Archivist, University of Minnesota Archives.
- Exhibit design and installation by Darren Terpstra, Archives and Special Collections Exhibit Design and Project Specialist.
- Special thanks to Valerie Collins, Destanee Ulrich, Charlie Weaver, and the staff of The Minnesota Daily.