Trexler Library - Dedication Weekend Activities, 1988
File — Box: W-07
Identifier: W:081
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.
Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.
Dates
- 1988
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.)
Passing of the books in a human chain; schedule of events includes "The Astetic Vision" (panel discussion), "Form and Function (slide lecture) by architect Robert Geddes, laser show, "Celebrating Books Festival", "Yours Truly, Harry C. Trexler" film on life of Harry Trexler, brass quintet plays in Library Tower of Concord, address by F. Busch '62
20 page Dedication Booklet 10/1/1988 includes message by President Messerli, Outside, Inside and Time (Robert Geddes architect), Past, Present and Future (Lee Butz, Construction Manager), Symbolism and Magic (Thomas Moser, Cabinetmaker), Tree of Knowledge (William Severson, Sculptor), Tension and Repose in the Garden (Louise Schiller, Landscaper), Head Librarians, Major Donors, Floor Plans, Board of Directors
Floor plans, The Henry Melchior Muhlenberg Collection, 1001 Best Books, landscape plantings, Muhlenberg Family Pathfider, Five Centuries: The Muhlenberg Collections
Holiday Greeting from Jonathan and Vi Messerli has Trexler Library on cover
3/18/1988 Weekly article "In profile/Robert Geddes" (library architect); "Moser designs new library furniture" - article and photos of pieces for the new library - The Reader's Side Chair, study carrel designed by cabinetmaker Thomas Moser
5 drawings of Tower of Concord, decreasing in size
8/12/1988 - Morning Call article with photo "Books on wheels at 'Berg": College is moving old library into new; college moves 200,000 volumes and 500,000 government documents into $12 million Harry C. Trexler Library
20 page Dedication Booklet 10/1/1988 includes message by President Messerli, Outside, Inside and Time (Robert Geddes architect), Past, Present and Future (Lee Butz, Construction Manager), Symbolism and Magic (Thomas Moser, Cabinetmaker), Tree of Knowledge (William Severson, Sculptor), Tension and Repose in the Garden (Louise Schiller, Landscaper), Head Librarians, Major Donors, Floor Plans, Board of Directors
Floor plans, The Henry Melchior Muhlenberg Collection, 1001 Best Books, landscape plantings, Muhlenberg Family Pathfider, Five Centuries: The Muhlenberg Collections
Holiday Greeting from Jonathan and Vi Messerli has Trexler Library on cover
3/18/1988 Weekly article "In profile/Robert Geddes" (library architect); "Moser designs new library furniture" - article and photos of pieces for the new library - The Reader's Side Chair, study carrel designed by cabinetmaker Thomas Moser
5 drawings of Tower of Concord, decreasing in size
8/12/1988 - Morning Call article with photo "Books on wheels at 'Berg": College is moving old library into new; college moves 200,000 volumes and 500,000 government documents into $12 million Harry C. Trexler Library
Creator
- Muhlenberg College (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the College Archives (Muhlenberg College Collection) Repository
Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
[email protected]
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
[email protected]