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JUL
15
Library, Columbia University, 1922
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JUL
15
LIB543825The library at Columbia University is the Columbia University Libraries system, which includes more than 20 libraries and collections on the university's main campus in New York City, as well as additional libraries located off-campus.The centerpiece of the system is the Butler Library, which was completed in 1934 and is located on the Morningside Heights campus. The building was designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White and is considered one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in the United States.The Columbia University Libraries system is one of the largest academic library systems in the United States, with more than 13 million volumes, 160,000 journals and serials, and extensive collections of maps, manuscripts, and rare books. The libraries also provide access to a wide range of digital resources, including e-books, journals, and databases.ChatGPT
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JAN
02
Columbia University, Library, New York, 1906
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JAN
02
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MAR
17
Seth Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, New York, New York
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MAR
17
[LIB11235]
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MAY
28
Columbia University Library, New York City
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MAY
28
[LIB9261] This monumental edifice, combining the Roman Classic Style with Greek Refinements was erected in 1897 at a cost of $13,000,000, a gift of President Low. It is the focal point of the general campus layout, occupying a commanding position on Morningside Heights, and has an estimated capacity of 1,500,000 volumes. [from the back of the card]
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NOV
16
1917 The Library, Columbia University, New York, New York
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16
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OCT
13
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, New York City
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OCT
13
[LIB2620]
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OCT
12
1913 The Library, Columbia University, New York City
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OCT
12
[LIB2605] Jewels in Her Crown: Treasures of Columbia University Libraries Special Collections Digital exhibition in honor of Columbia's 250th anniversary celebration (on display October 8, 2004 - January 28, 2005). Includes materials from Columbia's East Asian Collections. [Website]
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JUL
18
1902 The Library, Columbia University, New York
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JUL
18
[LIB2353]
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MAR
23
The Library of Columbia University, New York City, New York
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MAR
23
[LIB1232]
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DEC
17
1910 The Library of Columbia University, New York, NY
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DEC
17
[LIB645] - Sorry, no reproduction available.
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OCT
15
Seth Low Library, Columbia University, New York City
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OCT
15
[LIB0381]
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OCT
13
Library, Columbia University, New York City
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OCT
13
[LIB0372]
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JUL
07
1906 Library, Columbia University, New York
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JUL
07
[LIB3576]I really like this card! Here is what I find fascinating. First, the sender asked, "Wait for me to night?" I wondered if this was a hand-delivered card or if it was actually sent. If it was sent, did the sender assume it would reach the recipient the same day? As you can see, this card was mailed. Notice the New York postmark, dated 30 May 1906 at 1:30 p.m. The card is addressed to Adeline Jackson, Danbury, Connecticut. Imagine that, no street address! So, the post office knew where Ms. Jackson resided (though the card does say c/o McLean Bros.). Notice next that the card is postmarked at Danbury, same day, at 6:30 p.m.! The sender really did expect the card to arrive on the same day!
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JUN
29
1954 Low Library, Columbia University, NY
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JUN
29
Columbia University Commemorative stamp, 1754-1954.[LIB3555]
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MAY
26
1906 Library of the Columbia University, New York
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MAY
26
[LIB3344]Addressed to Anthony Monteverde of Sayville, Long Island, New York.
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MAY
23
Did you know? Low Library, Columbia University, NYC
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MAY
23
Low Memorial Library was constructed in 1895 as the architectural center of the Morningside Heights campus, and named for Seth Low, a former president of the university. The buildinghoused the campus library until 1934, and today serves as the location of the office of the president and the Columbia archival collection, as well as the site for the annual awarding of the Pulitzer Prizes.The Library was designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White,which was responsible for the design of much of Columbia's Morningside Heights campus. The steps leading to the library's columned facade are a popular meeting place for Columbia students, as well as home to Daniel Chester French's sculpture, Alma Mater, a university symbol. Designed in the neo-classical style, incorporating many of the elements of Rome's Pantheon, the columns on the library's front facade are in the Ionic order, suited to institutions of arts and letters. The 106-foot tall rotunda, formerly the library read
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MAY
22
1914 Library, Columbia University, New York City
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MAY
22
[LIB3297]Published by McGown-Silsbee Litho Co.
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MAR
04
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, NY
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MAR
04
[LIB2408]
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JAN
08
1936 The Library of Columbia University, New York NY
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JAN
08
[LIB2382] Published by Curt Teich, Chicago IL no. 5A-H117
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DEC
18
1905 The Library of Columbia University NEW YORK CITY
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DEC
18
[LIB1925]Published by Souvenir Post Card Co. New York. Printed in Germany.
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OCT
07
1953 Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, NEW YORK NY
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OCT
07
"Low Memorial Library was opened for use in 1897, the gift of President Low. The architectural style is classical, based on Roman precedents, but with many suggestions of Greek refinements in its details. It holds a commanding position on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights."[LIB1851]
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MAY
01
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, New York City, NY
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MAY
01
Constructed in 1895 and named for Columbia’s 12th president, Seth Low, Low Memorial Library was designed as the architectural center of the Morningside Heights Campus. Today, Low Library houses the office of the President, as well as being home to the Columbia archival collection. In 1967 it was landmarked by the city of New York. It was actually used as the university’s library until 1934, when Butler was completed. [http://www.gs.columbia.edu/kevinmap/lowmemorial.htm]
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APR
29
New (Butler) Library, Columbia University, New York City
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APR
29
[LIB3116] Three views of Butler Library, Columbia University, New York City. The Nicholas Murray Butler Library, commonly known simply as Butler Library, is the largest single library in the Columbia University Library System, which contains over 9.3 million books, and is one of the largest buildings on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University in the City of New York. Proposed as "South Hall" by University President Nicholas Murray Butler as expansion plans for Low Memorial Library stalled, the new library was funded by Edward Harkness, benefactor of Yale's residential college system, and designed by his favorite architect, James Gamble Rogers. It was completed in 1934 and renamed for Butler in 1946. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butler_Library]
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