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Ellis Library

Artist's rendition of the library ca. 1915 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)

General Information on the Building

Cover of "The New Library Building" dedication pamphlet
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Cover of dedication pamphlet, 1936
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1972 Dedication Leaflet
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Photograph of 1972 Dedication Plaque
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Photograph of Elmer Ellis with 1972 Dedication Plaque
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Groundbreaking leaflet, 1984
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Ellis Library addition phase 1 dedication, 1987
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Postcard with artist's rendition of the library, ca. 1925
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A winter view of Ellis Library in the 1950s
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Proposed first floor of library, 1915
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Proposed second floor of library, 1915
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This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.

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