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Penrose Library (Denver, Colo.)

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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Student Studying in Carrel in Penrose Library (Frame 7), 1981 October 28

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0002.00001.00002
Abstract

Black and white image of an unidentified student studying in a round carrel in Penrose Library at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1981 October 28

Students Studying in Library (Frame 1), 1981 October 28

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0002.00001.00001
Abstract

Black and white image of two University of Denver students studying at a table in Penrose Library at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1981 October 28

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1970-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00037
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Panoramic view of the tower with Penrose Library behind it. Students walk on sidewalks in front of the Tower.

Dates: between 1970-2008

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