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Creation of joint library, circa 1965-1975

 Series

Scope and Contents

The Creation of joint library series contains documentation on the logistics of creating a joint library; construction, furnishings, and signage for the Loyola Notre Dame library; ownership of the land where the library was constructed; private and corporate fundraising as well as federal assistance; and dedication of the library.

The documentation includes correspondence, reports, meeting notes, site and construction plans, zoning appeal documentation, specifications and cost estimates, capital campaign brochures and reports, grant applications, examination of financial statements, loan documentation, billing and invoices, contracts and agreements, research on joint libraries, brochures, programs, invitations, flyers, newspaper articles, press releases, and awards.

Oversized architectural drawings related to the original construction of the library can be found under Architectural drawings in the Buildings, facilities, and maintenance series.

Notable correspondents and writers of reports include William J. Kirwan; Meyer, Ayers and Saint (later Meyer, Ayers, Saint, and Stewart); First National Bank of Maryland; and Marts and Lundy, Inc.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1965-1975

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is located at the Loyola Notre Dame Library. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

All collections are closed except to office of origin or original owner until processed. Loyola Notre Dame Library administrative records are closed for 25 years from the date of creation.

Extent

From the Collection: 16.26 Cubic Feet (35 boxes: 31 legal document boxes, 2 half-size legal document boxes, and 2 oversize boxes; 82 map case folders.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Loyola Notre Dame Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

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