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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 338 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Penrose Library, 1972

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0023.0019.00076
Abstract

A female student reclines in a Herman Miller Egg Chair in Penrose Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1972

University of Denver Penrose Library, between 1972-1988

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0024.0004.00007
Abstract

Students study in orange chairs in Penrose Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1972-1988

University of Denver Penrose Library, between 1972-1988

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0024.0004.00013
Abstract

Interior view of Penrose Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Students study. The library's original orange carpeted bench platforms are visible.

Dates: between 1972-1988

University of Denver Penrose Library, between 1985-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0025.0001.00032
Abstract

Exterior view of Penrose Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Image shows a brick structure resembling a chimney or fire pit approximately 10 yards west of the library. Sturm Hall is also visible in the background of the image, behind the firepit.

Dates: between 1985-1999

University of Denver Penrose Library, between 1972-1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0002.00026
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Penrose Library in Denver, Colorado. Science Hall is in the background and people are walking around the two buildings.

Dates: between 1972-1982

University of Denver Science Hall with Penrose Library in the Background, between 1972-1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0002.00027
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Science Hall in Denver, Colorado. The Penrose Library in the background.

Dates: between 1972-1982

University of Denver's Penrose Library, Mary Reed Building, Cherrington Hall, and University Hall, 1983 November 7

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0020.00010
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Penrose Library, Mary Reed Building, Cherrington Hall, and University Hall in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1983 November 7

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 337
Collection 1
 
Subject
Colorado 320
Denver (Colo.) 320
Friends of the library 217
Fund raisers (Persons) 217
Library fund raising 217