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Penrose Library (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

In 1970, a 4.5 million gift for new Penrose Library is given by El Pomar Foundation.

Biography

In 1971, construction of Penrose Library begins and on October 14, 1972 the dedication for Penrose Library takes place.

Citation:
Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 32, 34-35.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 178); “Dedication service marks completion of library,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 77, no. 21, October 16, 1972, 1, 7; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication invitation. [U123.01.0006.0031]

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Anderson Academic Commons (Denver, Colo.)

Found in 338 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Cherrington Hall and Penrose Library, 1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0007.00037
Abstract Set of black and white negatives with contact sheet of exterior views of Ben M. Cherrington Hall and Penrose Library on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the Pinkard Construction Company. Perkins and Will...
Dates: 1975

University of Denver Driscoll Center, between 1984-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0006.00013
Abstract

Exterior view of William T. Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from underneath the north end of the pedestrian bridge over Evans Avenue, with Penrose Library in the background.

Dates: between 1984-2008

University of Denver Driscoll Center, between 1984-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0006.00014
Abstract

Exterior view of William T. Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from underneath the south end of the pedestrian bridge over Evans Avenue, with a student walking down the stairs to the street. Penrose Library is visible in the background.

Dates: between 1984-2000

University of Denver Driscoll Center, between 1984-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0007.00014
Abstract

Interior view of the staircase at the north end of William T. Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from the Driscoll Gallery, with potted plants in the foreground and Penrose Library visible through the windows in the background.

Dates: between 1984-2008

University of Denver General Classroom Building - Slides, between 1969-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0001.00032
Abstract

Students play games on the athletic fields at the University of Denver's University Park Campus in Denver, Colorado, with the General Classroom Building (later part of Sturm Hall), Penrose Library, and Mary Reed Building in the background.

Dates: between 1969-2000

University of Denver Libraries Records

 Collection
Identifier: U171
Abstract

Collection contains library history, administrative papers, library policies, annual reports, development policies, exhibits, events, publicity, publications, statistics, outreach, budgets, facilities records, departmental records, and correspondence related to the Carnegie Library, Mary Reed Library, Penrose Library and the Anderson Academic Commonsat the University of Denver from 1920 through the present.

Dates: 1900-2021

University of Denver Mary Reed Hall , Cherrington Hall, Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Buchtel Memorial Tower, Penrose Library, and Science Hall, 1985 September

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0021.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Mary Reed Hall , Cherrington Hall, Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Buchtel Memorial Tower, Penrose Library, and Science Hall in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1985 September

University of Denver Penrose Library, 2006 May 24

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.00032
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Penrose Library on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado, taken on May 24, 2006. College students are visible in the foreground.

Dates: 2006 May 24

University of Denver Penrose Library, 2006 October 19

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.00043
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver Penrose Library on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado, taken on October 19, 2006.

Dates: 2006 October 19

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Type
Archival Object 337
Collection 1
 
Subject
Colorado 320
Denver (Colo.) 320
Friends of the library 217
Fund raisers (Persons) 217
Library fund raising 217