Read Hall

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Read Hall then and now. [Left] Read Hall garden ca. 1931 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:22/8/14). [Right] Read Hall as seen today.

General Information on the Building

Link to larger image of Interior of Read Hall Dormitory room, ca. 1931
Interior of Read Hall Dormitory room, ca. 1931
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:22/8/14))
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Columbia Herald</i>, 2/3/1905:
Article from The Columbia Herald, 2/3/1905: "State University Under Fire"
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Link to larger image of Article from the <i>St. Louis Post-Dispatch</i>, 2/5/1905:
Article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2/5/1905: "Read Hall, Girls Dormitory at State University, Will Be Investigated..."
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Independent</i>, 2/14/01907:
Article from The Independent, 2/14/01907: "Dormitories: The Great Need for a Girls' Dormitory at M.S.U."
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: Read Hall vertical file)
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Independent</i>, 5/12/1902:
Article from The Independent, 5/12/1902: "Passing of the U.B. Club"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: Read Hall vertical file)
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Link to larger image of Article from the <i>Columbia Missouri Statesman</i>, 2/17/1905:
Article from the Columbia Missouri Statesman, 2/17/1905: "No Criticism on Read Hall "
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>Missouri Alumnus</i>, 1/1951:
Article from Missouri Alumnus, 1/1951: "Read Hall"
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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.