Clemson College LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: [Agricultural Hall]; [Burned 1925 and re-built as library]; [Sikes Hall]; Agrie Hall - Sikes - Library until 1966
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: [c1970s]; student scenes exterior; Clemson University Campus, Cooper Library (left). Tillman Hall (center)
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 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_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