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In 1913, the library was moved from Morrill Hall to the Main Building as the fireproof building would provide better protection for the collections. The library took up extensive space on the west side of both the ground and first floors but still did not provide adequate space for books or study. This resulted in the creation of departmental libraries around campus.
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Title:
Photo of Students in Beardshear Reading Room
Date Created:
1917-02-24
Description:
In 1913, the library was moved from Morrill Hall to the Main Building as the fireproof building would provide better protection for the collections. The library took up extensive space on the west side of both the ground and first floors but still did not provide adequate space for books or study. This resulted in the creation of departmental libraries around campus.
Subjects:
Iowa State University. Library
Type:
Image;StillImage
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Preferred Citation:
"Photo of Students in Beardshear Reading Room", The Heart of the University, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/exhibits/parkscentennial/items/parkscentennial2.html
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