University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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The Chem Library in Brown Hallan extension of the Me- A discussion with one of the Library's most respected friends. marial Library. A '-r.'.II.I!.II'I.L: Spot ' fore the building in the West Reading Room of the Library

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MEMORIAL LIBRARY The University of Delawars's library was erected in 1925 as a gi!-t of the I'.-::n:lj'.-h' of Delaware. It is 2 memorial to those of the state who died in World War 1. In the central rotunda, is a Book of the Dead, each page inscribed with a name. The Memorial Library is one of the University's most prized buildings. Prior to 1925, collections of books for the use of students had to be housed in lecture halls and even in private homes. Expansion and ch:w:':nl'nu.'nr of the University have made necessary many changes and renovations in the Library's structure and capacity, At the present time, under the direction of Dr, John Dawson, it presents a rich store of knowledge and pleasure to both students and faculty. THE ROTUNDA; its special memorial,

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North wing of the Student Center THE STUDENT CENTER The University of Delaware's J'.'lij.il.ll..l.ll.l.lll. has L'KPI.I.H'.CL! dramatically within the last decade. So, too, has its architecture; from the sedate and dignified Georgian of Hullihen Hall to the wide, low-slung modern of the Student Center, Dining room, If..'Ldir:g FOCHT, bookstore, gallery, bank, and barber shop in one, the Student Center is becoming truly central to the whole campus. The Student Center is used, for the display of art objects such as Class blazer fittings are made at the Student Center these oriental statwettes.