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
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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1972 Dedication Leaflet
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri)
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Photograph of Elmer Ellis with 1972 Dedication Plaque
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri)
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Groundbreaking leaflet, 1984
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Ellis Library addition phase 1 dedication, 1987
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Postcard with artist's rendition of the library, ca. 1925
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/46/7)
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A winter view of Ellis Library in the 1950s
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri C:22/8/3)
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Proposed first floor of library, 1915
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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Proposed second floor of library, 1915
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/52/1)
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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.