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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

1988 University of Denver Men's Lacrosse Team, 1988 April

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00188.00001
Abstract

The 1988 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's lacrosse team and coaches pose for a group portrait in front of Penrose Library in April 1988 in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1988 April

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 1983-1998

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Summer scene with students in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-1998

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel tower in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library in the background and three students on the terrace in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00033
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel tower in Denver, Colorado. Students on sidewalk in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-1998

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00023
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Yellow flowers in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-1998

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1985-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado, with Penrose Library in background. Three students on the terrace in the foreground.

Dates: between 1985-2008

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

 Item
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

University of Denver General Classroom Building - Slides, between 1969-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0001.00032
Abstract

Students play games on the athletic fields at the University of Denver's University Park Campus in Denver, Colorado, with the General Classroom Building (later part of Sturm Hall), Penrose Library, and Mary Reed Building in the background.

Dates: between 1969-2000

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