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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 337 Collections and/or Records:

Publicity 1999-2000, 1999-2000

 File
Identifier: M027.05.0007.0031
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 5 contains newspaper clippings, publicity brochures and publications issued in connection with events.

Dates: 1999-2000

Publicity 1999-2000, 1999-2000

 File
Identifier: M027.05.0007.0032
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 5 contains newspaper clippings, publicity brochures and publications issued in connection with events.

Dates: 1999-2000

Reference- Books on Reserve at Penrose Library, 1937-1985

 File
Identifier: M194.03.0003.0011
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The University of Denver series includes correspondence, course outlines, reference materials and conference information.

Dates: 1937-1985

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

The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 80, 1971 May 19

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v075i80_19710519
Abstract

Student records available to FBI. Registrar complies with FBI requests for student files. Academic records now under control; access safeguarded. Senators question library location; appoint Gullard AG, Ombudsman.

Dates: 1971 May 19

The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 6, 1971 September 19

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v076i06_19710919
Abstract

Penrose Library will relate to mountains. Humanities program: unlimited possibilities. Catalogs out-of-fate; requirements change.

Dates: 1971 September 19

The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 27, 1971 November 10

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v076i27_19711110
Abstract

“AUPB week” begins Thursday. Greater facilities move Winter Carnival to Steamboat Springs. Penrose Library construction moving fast.

Dates: 1971 November 10

The Denver Clarion, vol. 77, issue 21, 1972 October 16

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v077i21_19721016
Abstract

Questions remain over Dunn’s story. Dedication service marks completion of library. Hauser: ‘man has not learned how to live in twentieth century world’.

Dates: 1972 October 16

The Denver Clarion, vol. 78, issue 1, 1973 June 13

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v078i01_19730613
Abstract

Penrose benefits from auction. Two-year survey reveals reduction in littering. Antonoff named dean, Raybin health director.

Dates: 1973 June 13

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Subject
Colorado 320
Denver (Colo.) 320
Friends of the library 217
Fund raisers (Persons) 217
Library fund raising 217