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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:

University of Denver Penrose Library, 2006 May 24

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.00032
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Penrose Library on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado, taken on May 24, 2006. College students are visible in the foreground.

Dates: 2006 May 24

University of Denver Penrose Library, between 1972-1988

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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 1972-1988

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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, 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

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