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Ellis Library
Photo of the completed library ca. 1915 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
1913 Original Construction
Architect: James P. Jamieson; St. Louis, MO
Construction of the library building in 1913
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: Ellis Library Vertical File)
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Photograph of the completed library building from 1921
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Painting of the completed library building from the 1926 Savitar
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri)
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Photograph of the delivery room and the stacks
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Photograph of the entrance lobby and east stairway
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Photograph of cataloging room
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Photograph of the 1st floor stackroom
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Basement and First Floor Plan
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Second and Third Floor Plan
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Elevations
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Sections
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Main Entrance and Various Details
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Reading Room Details
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Stair Details
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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.