Library Orientation Photographs, circa 1946-1955

Overview of the Collection

Title
Library Orientation Photographs
Dates
circa 1946-1955 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 container, (0.5 linear feet), (Approximate 36 items)
Collection Number
PC 34
Summary
36 color lantern slides on the use of the Washington State University Library, then located in Bryan Hall. Included are a few slides of the new Holland Library.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a series of 2 inch color lantern slides on the use of the Washington State University Library, then located in Bryan Hall. Included are a few slides of the new Holland Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The Library Orientation photographs were deposited in the Washington State University Library prior to 1975.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
1: Bryan Hall
2: Bryan Hall entrance with students
2b: Holland Library - drawing
3: Interior of Bryan Hall
3b: Interior of Holland Library
4: Entrance to Bryan Library
4b: Card catalog, Bryan
5: Main circulation desk, Bryan
5b: Card from card catalog
6: Card from card catalog
7: Card from card catalog
7b: Information desk, Bryan
8: Page from encyclopedia
8b: Card from card catalog
9: Linedex
9b: Main desk and card catalog, Bryan
10: Student and librarian in reference area, Bryan
11: Reference books
12: Card from card catalog
12b: Reference book
13: Reader's guide to periodical literature
13b: Students at study desks, Bryan
14: Students at study desks, Bryan
14b: Students and newspaper stacks, Bryan
15
Lacking.
16: Interior of Bryan Library
17: Entrance to newspapers and periodicals, Bryan
18
Lacking.
19: Students and periodicals, Bryan
20: Students and reference librarian, Bryan
21: Students at periodical desk, Bryan
22, 23, 24
Lacking.
25: Reference card
26: Student at check out desk, Bryan
27
Lacking.
28: Entrance to reserve reading room, Bryan
28b: Check out card
29: Reserve book desk, Bryan
30: Check out desk, Bryan
31, 32
Lacking.
33: Construction of Holland Library

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Subject Terms

  • Libraries and education -- Photographs.
  • Pullman (Wash.) -- History.
  • Washington State University -- History.