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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]

See From:

Anderson Academic Commons (Denver, Colo.)

Found in 338 Collections and/or Records:

Administrative papers - Report of purchases for Penrose Library - 1987-1988, 1987-1988

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0002.0001
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1987-1988

Administrative papers - Special Collections committee

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0002.0002
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1960-1996

Administrative papers - Standing Rules/Rules of procedure 1976-1977, 1984, 1988, 1990-1991, undated, 1976-1991

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0002.0003
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1976-1991

Administrative papers - WLA account - 1984-1988- Capitol Federal Savings-checks, 1984-1988

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0001.0026
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1984-1988

Administrative papers - WLA job descriptions

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0002.0005
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1960-1996

Administrative papers - Women's library committee panel ''What Makes a Book Sell''-1960, 1960

 File
Identifier: M027.01.0001.0003
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 contains administrative records of the Association, including executive board minutes, endowment information and strategic planning.

Dates: 1960

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0025.00002
Abstract

Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver and the University Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from east of campus and looks northwest, with the Santa Fe rail line, the South Platte River, and the Rocky Mountains visible in the background.

Dates: between 1960-1969

Aerial View of University Park Campus, between 1973-1983

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0020.00005
Abstract

Aerial view of a portion of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The bird's eye view looking northeast includes Aspen Hall, Cherrington Hall, Evans Chapel, the Humanities Gardens, Mary Reed Building, Carnegie Hall, Science Hall, Penrose Library, Buchtel Chapel, University Hall, Margery Reed Hall, and I-25 in the background.

Dates: between 1973-1983

Allen, Nancy, 1992 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0001.0109.00007
Abstract

Nancy Allen, Dean of Penrose Library, poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1992 May

Annual Reports - 1964-1965, 1964-1965

 File
Identifier: M027.02.0002.0006
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 2 contains the annual reports of the organization.

Dates: 1964-1965

Additional filters:

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