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The Lyceum building, which housed the library from the 1930s to the 1960s, photographed in the 1920s.

Architect rendering of the of a 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. Artist's rendering of what the proposed library…

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. Aerial map showing location of proposed library and a description of the area.…

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. Detailed floor plan of the third floor.

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…

Virginia Goult, a librarian, sitting in front of the Napoleon books. This collection is now kept in Special Collections and Archives.

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.

Fr. Richardson speaking at the dedication of the library in 1992.

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.

Color bookmark announcing the groundbreaking ceremony for the new library, Friday June 1, 1990.