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Library Building Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-01-D08

Content

The Library Building Records contain information from the original building to the current location. The collection provides sketches and renderings of possible plans for the library that vary from the 1920's proposal up until the construction of the library in 1960. The records also include a variety of correspondence and documents with architects, construction companies and suppliers. The library Building Records also hold information about renovations that were performed in the 1980's along with information on the complete renovation of the library from 2002-2004. The collection also has photographs and news clippings about the construction and completion of the library.

Dates

  • 1920 - 2004
  • Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960

Extent

0.61 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Related material

The Library Building Records also is related to library services, which has information about events that occurred. It also is related to the Coeur de Catherine as it talks about the renovations that occurred with them. The power house records also are related to the library building records and include information about plans that were made to hold the library. The papers of Sister Mary William Brady also hold documents which talk about construction, events and fundraising that occurred in relation to the library.

Title
Guide to the Library Building Records
Author
Danielle Fischer, Archives and Special Collections graduate assistant
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the St. Catherine University Archives Repository

Contact:
St. Catherine University
Archives and Special Collections
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul MN 55105 U.S.A.
651-690-6553