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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 342 Collections and/or Records:

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00014
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado with Penrose Library in background.

Dates: between 1983-2008

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00019
Abstract

Winter view of the courtyard in front of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1983-2008

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00023
Abstract

Yellow flowers in front of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1983-1998

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1985-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00031
Abstract

Three students walk in front of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado, with Penrose Library in background.

Dates: between 1985-2000

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1979-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00037
Abstract

Panoramic view of students walking in front of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library is behind the tower.

Dates: between 1979-2000

University of Denver Campus, 1962 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0013.00002
Abstract

Street-level view of University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, featuring Penrose Library and Buchtel Memorial Chapel.

Dates: 1962 October 24

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00016
Abstract Bird's-eye view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from slightly to the southeast and extends south to Iliff Avenue, north to I-25, east to University Boulevard, and west to High Street, including Cherrington Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, University Hall, Mary Reed Building, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, Penrose Library, Science Hall, Driscoll Student Center, Sturm Hall, University of Denver Stadium, Field House Arena,...
Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00042
Abstract

View of the Buchtel Memorial Chapel and Penrose Library on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00051
Abstract

View of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado with the Buchtel Memorial Tower, the Margery Reed Building, and Penrose Library.

Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1950-1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0024.00056
Abstract

Black and white print of students sitting or walking in front of Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library is visible in the background.

Dates: between 1950-1980

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 341
Collection 1
 
Subject
Colorado 324
Denver (Colo.) 324
Friends of the library 217
Fund raisers (Persons) 217
Library fund raising 217