Dorothy Kehlenbeck in front of fireplace in Room 105 holding a gavel made from a wooden water main of old Chemistry Hall which was unearthed when Pearson Hall was being built. Professor Breckinridge made the gavel.
William Robert Parks is discussing the celebration of the library's purchase of the one millionth book, Other library staff members are in the background.
Ida Robertson, cataloger, helps student look up reference in card file. Kathryn Renfro, cataloger, at information desk looks up some information in a reference book.
Iowa State College students Virginia Smith (left), West Liberty, and Electa Groszkruger, Belle Plaine. examine the famous ""counterfeit"" corn ear. Smith is a home economics senior, and Miss Groszkruger a sophomore in home economics education.
