<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/page/15?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=University+Library&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:31:25 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Interior view of construction of the 3rd Addition, looking down from the fourth floor]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73393

Title

Interior view of construction of the 3rd Addition, looking down from the fourth floor

Description

An in-progress view of the 3rd Addition construction looking down from the fourth floor to the second floor bridge, with the circular main staircase and old building fa�ade on the left.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-02-01

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1981-1983
2008-03

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-02-01
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Student consulting a librarian at the Card Catalog Information Desk]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73392

Title

Student consulting a librarian at the Card Catalog Information Desk

Description

Framed by the columns in the second floor lobby, a student consults a librarian at the Card Catalog Information Desk, while many students use the card catalogs in the background.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Barry; Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-01-02

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

Before 1966
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-01-02
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:40 +0000
<![CDATA[Students studying in front of the Grant Wood mural "Breaking the Prairie."]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73391

Title

Students studying in front of the Grant Wood mural "Breaking the Prairie."

Description

Two female students study at tables in front of the Grant Wood mural "Breaking the Prairie."
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-01-01

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1960s?
2008-03

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.148-01-01
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Periodical space in the library, 1966]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73390

Title

Periodical space in the library, 1966

Description

A periodical space in the library features slanted display shelving for current issues, orange carpeting, and a modern chair.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-04

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1966
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-04
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Library study tables and desks in the 1st Addition, 1966]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73389

Title

Library study tables and desks in the 1st Addition, 1966

Description

Library study tables and desks sit on orange carpet next to blue columns in the 1st Addition.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-03

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1966
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-03
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Card catalog area, 1966]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73388

Title

Card catalog area, 1966

Description

A drawer of the author-title catalog is pulled out, with more catalog cabinets and tables in the background, and bibliographies on shelves on the wall.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-02

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1966
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-02
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:37 +0000
<![CDATA[View of the stacks on a floor in the newly completed 2nd Addition to the library, 1969]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73387

Title

View of the stacks on a floor in the newly completed 2nd Addition to the library, 1969

Description

Three library patrons read at study carrels while workers shelve books in the stacks of the newly completed 2nd Addition to the library.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Perry; Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-01-05

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1969
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-05-01-05
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:36 +0000
<![CDATA[Circulation Desk (Loan Desk), 1955]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73386

Title

Circulation Desk (Loan Desk), 1955

Description

A library staff member helps four patrons lining up at the Loan Desk (now called the Circulation Desk), while two staff members work near piles of books behind the desk. A sign on the desk explains procedures for charging books.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Dean; Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-03

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1955
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-03
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:36 +0000
<![CDATA[Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1955]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73385

Title

Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1955

Description

The Reference and Reading Room (currently called the Periodical Room) is seen from above.
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Dean; Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-02

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1955
2008-04

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-02
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:35 +0000
<![CDATA[View of Bookends Reading Room (Periodical Reading Room), 1962]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/73384

Title

View of Bookends Reading Room (Periodical Reading Room), 1962

Description

Students study in the Periodical Reading Room (currently called the Bookends Reading Room).
The library was first housed in Old Main, which also contained the college's reception room, lecture hall, specimen museum, students' rooms, a chapel, kitchen, laundry, and dining room. An initial purchase of $2,500 for books for the library was made in 1870 by President Welch. The library was moved to Morrill Hall in 1896 and to the Central Building (now Beardshear Hall) in 1913. In 1925, the new library building was completed to house the library's 115,000 volumes under one roof. The new facility was not large enough to allow for adequate expansion and was outgrown within five years. The first addition to the library was completed in 1961, with a second addition completed in 1969 and a third addition was completed in 1983. In 1984, the Iowa State University Library was officially dedicated as the W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library.

Creator

Iowa State University

Source

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-01

Publisher

Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html

Date

1962
2012-08

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html

Relation

University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html

Format

Photograph

Type

Image
Image

Identifier

RS-4-8-H.Library.147-04-01
https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/
http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:50:34 +0000