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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 1 Collection or Record:

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: 1900-2015

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