Haas Library - Cornerstone, 1926 - 1957

File — Box: W-04

Identifier: W:042

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to architectural plans, funding, construction, dedication of buildings/cornerstones.

Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.

Dates

1926 - 1957

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Cornerstone laid 1926, building occupied 1929; unnamed college library renamed John A.W. Haas Library 1957; floor plans; Horn's history of the library; Swain's history; handwritten notes (Pat Sacks?)