This book offers a detailed history of Stanford University Library, from its modest beginnings in 1891 to its home in a magnificent new building in 1919. The author describes the challenges faced by the library in its early years, including a devastating earthquake, and the ways in which it has grown and evolved to meet the needs of Stanford University and the surrounding community. The book also explores the library's architectural significance and its role as a cultural center on campus. Through archival research and interviews with key figures, the author paints a vivid picture of the library's history and its enduring impact on the academic and intellectual life of Stanford University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed history of Stanford University Library, from its modest beginnings in 1891 to its home in a magnificent new building in 1919. The author describes the challenges faced by the library in its early years, including a devastating earthquake, and the ways in which it has grown and evolved to meet the needs of Stanford University and the surrounding community. The book also explores the library's architectural significance and its role as a cultural center on campus. Through archival research and interviews with key figures, the author paints a vivid picture of the library's history and its enduring impact on the academic and intellectual life of Stanford University. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243146710_0
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