Emory University - Campus Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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The Stacks undef Construction, Shelving books in the new library building. The University Library had moved from Oxford to Atlanta in 1919, along with the College. At first it was located in the basement of the Theology School, where cramped quarters and poor lighting tended to discourage student use. Through the generosity of Mr. Asa G. Candler, the new library building was completed in 1926, and, over his protest, it was named for him as its donor. The new library soon became a very popular place.

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False start before the whistle blew. Mad scramble in attempt to win. Emory's traditional Pushball game was inaugurated in 1925. It was played annually until 1952, when it was suspended because competitors were getting out of hand. But the next year it was resumed under the sponsorship of Circle K, service society. But the ball had become so old and weak through the years that it could no longer be properly inflated. As a result, the game ended forever a few years later when it completely fell apart. Somehow, the pushball was above it all. 'tw

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The Assembly Hall. md-ani 'ui v 'Jen .' 'v , 43 A . 1:..1i,,, The Alumni Memorial Building. In the spring of 1929, the Florence E. Candler's Nursing Home was built. Later it be- came Harris Hall. The Lobby of Harris Hall In 1927, the Assembly Hall was completed. For -many years it housed the cafeteria and the old Dooley's Den. In 1931, the main floor of the structure was ravaged by fire. The damage was in excess of 350,000 The ground floor of the building, which housed the cafeteria, was damaged by water. Valuable musical instruments belonging to the glee club and orchestra of the school, as well as expensive lighting equipment, were lost in the flames. Several years later, the building became part of the Alumni Memorial Building, which was donated by the Alumni of Emory University. lm n e w - 1151 in ' ,il-T 'i2fY',lff U' Q53 vi ,z af L,-.' 'e