R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: [c1970s]; student scenes exterior; Clemson University Campus, Cooper Library (left). Tillman Hall (center)
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001777; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction] [c1965]; New Library Construction 1965
R. M. Cooper Library dedication stage partyClemson University LibrariesOn back: Dedication of R. M. Cooper Library Oct. 14, 1966; R. H. Yeargin, Building Contractor; Mrs. Cooper, James F. Byrnes, Melford Wilson behind him(left of Byrnes), James Oscar Wynn, Olin Foundation and; speaker; Dr. R. C. Edwards
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001776; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction] [c1965]; Clemson changes its complexion - a new library.
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001788; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction] [c1966]; Clemson's new library, once a dream - now reality
James F. Byrnes, Maude Byrnes and Wright Bryan in Byrnes RoomClemson University LibrariesOn back: James F. Byrnes Mrs. Byrnes [Maud B. Byrnes] Wright Bryan in James F. Byrnes Room of Clemson University Library [R.M. Cooper Library] November 25, 1966
Mary Brooks with portrait of James F. ByrnesClemson University LibrariesOn back: James F. Byrnes Portrait in Library; [James F. Byrnes Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [portrait of James F. Byrnes by Robert Brooks Childress] [Mary Otis Brooks] [1966]
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001779; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction] [c1965]; The new library shows progress for Clemson Anniversity
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001781; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction] [c1965]; ALUMNI NEWS ANNUAL REPORT FRONT COVER
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001771; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction]; Construction on the new library, move ahead at a fast pace
R. M. Cooper Library constructionClemson University LibrariesUA100_001773; On Back: [R.M. Cooper Library construction]; [c1965]; The Building Construction boys have a chance to learn from practical experience
R. M. Cooper Library and Reflection PondClemson University LibrariesOn back: [R.M. Cooper Library] ; S. Parker 103 Fike ; On front: Orange Carpet Day Final ; SBF
R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: Mrs. R. C. (Louise) Edwards, Center in white hat, R. M. Cooper Library Decication; Oct. 14, 1966
James Wynn speaking at R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: James Oscar Wynn, Vice - President and; Gen. Counsel; Olin Foundation, Making address at Dedication of R. M. Cooper Library; Oct. 14, 1966; Dr. Edwards, [left]; Jones; Sen. Edgar A. Brown
R. M. Cooper Library dedication stage partyClemson University LibrariesOn back: L. front R. H. Yeargin, Contract; Second C. V. Trustees, L. D. Homes, Paul Quattlebom, James Byrnes; R. M. Cooper Library Decication; Oct. 14, 1966
R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: Senator Edgar A. Brown; Walter Cox (back of head); Dedication R. M. Cooper Library; Oct. 14, 1966
Busts and writings of Edgar A. Brown in Edgar Brown Room in R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesUA100_1948; On Back: [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]; Three rear-lit marble panels with excerpts from the Senator's speeches and writings flank the life-size bust of Sen. Brown by sculpture Julian H. Harris
R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: A THREE-LEVEL STRUCTURE, the Robert Muldrow Cooper Library at Clemson University is completely air conditioned and uniformly lighted. It accommodates 1,200 students and provides space for 450,000 volumes, but can grow to a maximum capacity of 2,000 students and 1,250,000 volumes. The building has approximately 99,000 square-feet of floor space, almost triple that of the old library.
Guests of honor at R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: Mrs. Cooper, ??, daughter, Mr. Byrnes, Mr. Gourley, Mrs. Byrnes.; Two younger men may be husbands of Cooper daughters; Dedication of R. M. Cooper Library; Oct. 14, 1966
R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: THE ROBERT MULDROW COOPER LIBRARY at Clemson University, will be dedicated with fitting ceremonies Oct. 14 during Homecoming weekend. Named for the man who served as president of the Clemson University Board of Trustees for more than 40 years, the library represents an investment in excess of $3-million to house the books and other materials necessary to assist in the education of the more than 5,500 students enrolled at Clemson, the land grant university of South Carolina.
James Wynn speaking at R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: James Oscar Wynn, V Pres and; Gen. Counsel Olin Foundation. R. M. Cooper, Pickey Dedication; 10/14/66; Honory Doctrate Clemson 1955; Walter Cox; Victor Hurst behind microphone; Robert Coker; Rev. Charles Raynal
R. M. Muldrow Cooper Library with empty Reflection PondClemson University LibrariesUA100_1824; On Back: Return to: Public Relations Office Clemson University Clemson, SC; [R.M. Cooper Library]; Stamped: WITH THE GOOD WISHES OF WILTON E. HALL ; Stamped: ENGRAVED FEB 18, '66 Independent & Daily Mail
Groundbreaking ceremony for R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: [R.M. Cooper Library]; Library Groundbreaking, August 1964. From left: Bill Carlisle, Architecture; Melford A. Wilson, Vice-President for Fiscal Affairs; Ralph S. Collins, Physical Plant Director; Gordon Gourlay, Library Director; J.K. Williams, Vice-President for Academic Affairs; Robert C. Edwards, President; Wright Bryan, Vice-President for Development; Traverse Foster and Bob Yeargin Construction Company.; LIBRARY GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES
Rhodes Engineering Research Center constructionClemson University LibrariesOn back: The early form of the $2.1 million Rhodes Engineering Research Center for the College of Engineering is taking shape between the Robert M. Cooper Library (left) and Riggs Hall (mechanical engineering building). Seventy per cent of the facility's 59,000 square feet of floor space will be primarily devoted to health-related graduate education and research programs in the interdisciplinary fields of bioengineering, environmental systems engineering, water resources engineering, and materials engineering. [Rhodes Engineering Research Center construction]; [c1968]