Article written for the College and University Business in March 1954 by Joanne L. Charlton in regards to two of the newest buildings at Marquette University, the Brooks Memorial Union and the Memorial Library.
Pamphlet about the Memorial Library, 1953. The pamphlet contained floor plans and descriptions of the floors of the library when it first opened in 1953.
Pamphlet produced for the Memorial Library dedication on December 2, 1953. Inside are floor plans with a description of what materials can be found on each floor of the library. The pamphlet contains a short history of the different libraries at...
View of construction on the southwest corner of Memorial Library in 1952. Scaffolding is in place around the building and many of the exterior walls are still under construction. A variety of construction trailers surround the work site.
The north facade of Memorial Library while it is under construction in 1952. Framing is in place, but the exterior walls have yet to be constructed. In the foreground are stacks of lumber and tarp covered supplies.
View to the west of the Memorial Library construction site. Construction work is focused on the foundation at this point in 1951. Around the site can be seen construction materials and small trailers for the workers to use. Visible in the...
North facade of Memorial Library, eastern corner. A sign in the lawn in front of the building indicates the locations of the
library and the Brooks Memorial Union.
This stone sculpture of a dove, symbolic of the Holy Spirit, was originally created in 1953 by the Swiss artist, Willy Klopfenstein. Upon completion of the Memorial Library addition in 1971, the relief was removed from its location above the...
South facade of Memorial Library after the addition in the early 1970s. Willy Klopfenstein's dove sculpture can be seen mounted on upper right corner of the wall. This photo was taken in 1978.
The north facade and main entrance to Memorial Library from Wisconsin Avenue, as viewed from the east side of the building. The lawn between the library and Wisconsin Avenue is trimmed and features a flower bed in July of 1964.
Architectural drawing showing the north facade of Memorial Library created by architectural firm Brimeyer, Grellinger and Rose showing a stylized view of the main entry to the building.
North facade, Memorial Library, as viewed across Wisconsin Avenue. The photograph was probably taken shortly after the building was constructed as there is little landscaping surrounding the foundation of the building.
South facade of Memorial Library showing a detailed view of the brick veneer cavity windows and exposed aggregates, as well as one of the street lamps installed along the sidewalk along the building. The aggregates serve a decorative purpose as a...
North facade and main entrance to Memorial Library as viewed from Wisconsin Avenue. Students, including members of ROTC, can be seen on steps of library and walking along the sidewalk in 1959.
Detail view of the south entrance to Memorial Library showing icicles hanging from the sign above the door on what appears to be a cold day on January 1, 1979.
South and east facades of Memorial Library and an overview of the Marquette campus. Students can be seen walking along the sidewalk between the library and St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Brooks Memorial Union, Marquette Hall, Gesu Church and the Milwaukee...
Detail view of the cornerstone and main entrance to Memorial Library from the north along Wisconsin Avenue. The cornerstone features an inscription of A.M.D.G. (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, Latin for To The Greater Glory of God) 1952.
Detail view of the brick veneer cavity windows and exposed aggregates on the exterior of Memorial Library. The aggregates serve a decorative purpose as a design motif and the utilitarian purpose as sun shades in 1978.
Architect's rendering of the south and east facades of Memorial Library after an addition as viewed across 14th Street. Willy Klopfenstein's dove sculpture can be seen in the upper right portion of the south facade.
Two women pose reading books in the stacks of Memorial Library. One woman stands on one of the mezzanine levels of the library, while the other stands below in stacks immediately adjacent to the reading room in 1953.
Archbishop Albert G. Meyer officiates at the blessing of the new Memorial Library. Father Daniel H. Conway, S.J., of St. Louis, carries the font of holy water. To the right of the archbishop is Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., Marquette University...
Students study in one of Memorial Library's reading rooms. On the far wall surrounding the fireplace are various works from the university's art collection.
Christ, the King Mural by Sister Thomasita is installed behind one of the circulation desks in Memorial Library. The mural depicts scenes Christ's kingship. The two large side panels contain the phrase "Tu Dicus Quia Rex Sum Ego," Latin for "Thou...
Mary, Queen mural installed above one of the circulation desks in Memorial Library. The mural depicts the idea of Mary as Queen stemming from her relationship as the mother of Jesus the King. In the two large side panels the phrase "Ave Maria...
View of the Marquette University campus, from approximately 15th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, looking southeast, possibly from McCormick Hall. Memorial Library is the central focus of the image. Other buildings visible include the Biltmore...
Students study at tables in one of the reading rooms in Memorial Library. Various works of art from the university's collection are installed between the columns between this and the mezzanine level.
Students study in one of the lounges in Memorial Library. Comfortable chairs and tables were provided for students to work alone or in groups. Smoking was permitted in this area of the library.
A portion of the Christ, the King Mural by Sister Thomasita can be seen in this public area in the library. Reference and catalog materials can be seen on hand, as is a portion of one of the library's public reference or circulation desks in...
View of the open library stacks in Memorial Library. Here a study carrel in the foreground is on the mezzanine level above the stacks and a short stairway leads down to the book stacks themselves.