Archival Collections

Documents & Photographs

The Museum maintains and preserves extensive document and photograph collections on Sun Prairie, its people, and the residents of the surrounding area. Research collections date from the 1840s into the 1990s.

Black and white photo of Edward Gardener Dunlaps Livery Stable from 1908

Scheduling an Appointment

The archives are open only by confirmed appointments. The collections cannot be checked out from the Museum by researchers. Schedule a research appointment by calling 608-837-2915 or you can send an email.

Download and complete the Research Registration and Rules of Use form (PDF).

Helpful Documents

  1. Archival Collections List (PDF)
  2. Research Registration Form and Rules of Use (PDF)