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Mr. Gene Eppley Formal dedication ceremonies for the Gene Eppley Li- brary were held on Sunday, February 5, 1956, in the The Gene Eppley Library and Adult Education Center has been dedicated to the educational and cul- tural lives of the citizens of Omaha. Through this dedication we have endeavored to perpetuate the hu- manitarianism of Mr. Eugene C. Eppley and to acknowl- edge his great desire to share with his fellow Omahans in the University's achievements and influence for good in this area. As the donor of the Gene Eppley Library, Mr. Eppley becomes one of the first men in the United States to share the fruits of his labor with his fellow-townspeople through their Municipal University, an institution which is dedicated to higher education for all. The University and the community will be forever grateful to Mr. Eppley, President of the Eugene C. Ep- pley Foundation, for this significant expression of con- fidence in the University. Thank you, Gene Eppley. MILO BAIL President Adult Education Center Auditorium. Mr. Eppley pre- sented the keys to President Milo Bail who turned them over to Librarian Ellen Lord. Formal acceptance of the new building was made by Milton Peterson, Jr. for the Board of Regents, Dr. Robert Harper for the faculty, Warren Whitted for the Alumni Association, and Lewis Radcliffe for the student body. Following the acceptance speeches, a portrait of Mr. Eppley was unveiled in the main hall of the Library. Clarence Kirkland, president of the Board of Regents, delivered the main address. Keys to the new building. A gift of S850,000. Bail, portrait, and artist J. Anthony Wills.
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Gene Xpplcy library 4 Audio-Visual Office The Gene Eppley Library is one of the finest and most modern libraries in the country. It offers every type of study aid, advantage and convenience to all users. There are 104,000 books in the library now, all placed on open shelves. Accommodations have been made for at least 150,000 more in future years. The first floor of the library houses the Adult Education Center, the Audio-Visual Department, and reference and reading rooms. The Adult Education Center has an auditorium, conference rooms, lecture halls, and a lounge. The Audio-Visual Department has preview rooms, proiection rooms, a photographic darkroom, a laboratory for teaching methods, and a graphic arts division. The second floor provides a large study area and research and seminar rooms. Fluorescent lights and acoustical ceilings are used throughout the building for the best study conditions. The Gene Eppley Library
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