Memorial Union

Link to larger image of the Memorial Union in 1965
The completed Memorial Union, ca. 1965

General Information on the Building

Link to larger image of A Brief History of the Memorial Union
A Brief History of the Memorial Union
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Link to larger image of Pamphlet: Our Union
Pamphlet: "Our Union"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Link to larger image of Pamphlet: Missouri Memorial Union Building
Pamphlet: "Missouri Memorial Union Building"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Link to larger image of Pamphlet: Look at Our History, Be a Part of Our Future
Pamphlet: "Look at Our History, Be a Part of Our Future"
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File))
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Dedication Plaque for the Baird Chimes
Photograph of the Dedication Plaque for the Baird Chimes
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Baird Chimes in the Memorial Tower
Photograph of the Baird Chimes in the Memorial Tower
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Memorial Tower's Bell
Photograph of the Memorial Tower's Bell
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Link to larger image of Dedication Pamphlet for the Baird Chimes and Clock
Dedication Pamphlet for the Baird Chimes and Clock
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:22/15/1)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Bell Structure
Photograph of the Bell Structure
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Link to larger image of Detail of the Mallets on the Baird Chimes
Detail of the Mallets on the Baird Chimes
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Link to larger image of Detail of the Clock Mechanism
Detail of the Clock Mechanism
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Link to larger image of Bell Ringing Mechanism
Bell Ringing Mechanism
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Door to the Clock in the Memorial Tower
Photograph of the Door to the Clock in the Memorial Tower
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Link to larger image of Rendering of the Completed Memorial Union Building
Rendering of the Completed Memorial Union Building
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/25/6)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Memorial Union Arcade from the Southwest
Photograph of the Memorial Union Arcade from the Southwest
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/25/6)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Memorial Union Arcade from the East
Photograph of the Memorial Union Arcade from the East
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/25/6)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Students Enjoying the View from the Second Floor of the Memorial Tower, 1941
Photograph of Students Enjoying the View from the Second Floor of the Memorial Tower, 1941
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/40/1)
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Institute of Museum and Library Services

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.