Proposed plan for a new standalone library building in 1954. This library was never built. The new library was planned for the space where McGowan South stands now. Description of the third floor, with a space for the Special Collections…
Groundbreaking for the new library construction, June 1, 1990. At this time Doris Brown was the director of libraries, and Rev. John T. Richardson, Left to right: Ernie Wish, Dirk Lohan (?), unknown, Doris Brown, Ken McHugh, unknown, Fr. Richardson.
Ribbon cutting in Kelly Hall at the library dedication. In the center Fr. John Richardson and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. Doris Brown, library director, second from the right.