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Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection

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The Library, Michigan State University

Library, Mount Herman

Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia

Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia

The Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia

The Library, Nashua N. H.

Library, Nashua, N. H.

The Library, New York University

The Library, New York University

Library of Columbia University

Library of Columbia University

Library of Columbia University

The Library of Columbia University, New-York.

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The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.) City

Library of Congress

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  • The Library, Michigan State University
    Image | 1980No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library, Mount Herman
    Image | 1900No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "The Library; Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington." Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "The Library; Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington." Postcard was never mailed.
  • The Library, Mount Vernon, Virginia
    ImageIn General Washington's library or study can be seen his secretary-desk and chair. These are both original pieces which were bequeathed by the General to Dr. James Craik.
  • The Library, Nashua N. H.
    Image | 1910The initiative of this institution was taken in 1830. The present building was erected in 1892 by the widow and daughter of the Hon. John M. Hunt of Nashua. It cost $50,000, and contains over eighteen thousand volumes. It is also known as the John M. Hunt Memorial Library." Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library, Nashua, N. H.
    Image | 1907No caption on back. Postcard was mailed
  • The Library, New York University
    Image | 1904On Front: 8176. The Library, New York University. Copyright 1904, By Detroit Photographic Co. Postcard was mailed.
  • The Library, New York University
    Image | 1904On Front: The Library, New York University. Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library of Columbia University
    ImageLibrary of Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: Library of Columbia University, 516,774 books.
  • Library of Columbia University
    Image | 1921Library, Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: Columbia University occupies an area of 26 acres from Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue West and 114th to 120th Streets. Was originally founded as King's College in 1754 at Broadway and Barclay Street. Moved in 1857 to Madison Avenue and 29th Street. New buildings on present site were erected between 1892 and 1902 at a cost of $1...
  • Library of Columbia University
    Image | 1909No caption on back. Postcard was mailed
  • The Library of Columbia University, New-York.
    Image | 1909On Front: The Library of Columbia University, New-York. Postcard was mailed May 28th, 1909.
  • Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "Seth Low Library, Columbia University, the gift of President Low, was opened for use in 1897. The architectural style, from plans by McKim, Mead & White, is classical based on Roman precedents but with many suggestions of Greek refinements in its details. Placed strategically on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights, it holds a commanding po...
  • Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
    Image | 1900No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
    Image | 1905The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
  • Library of Columbia University, N.Y.C
    Image | 1920No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.) City
    Image | 1940The Library of Columbia University, also called the Seth Low Library, was opened for use in 1897, the gift of President Low. The architectural style is classical, based on Roman presidents, but with many suggestions of Greek Refinements in its details. It holds a commanding position on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights and is the focal point of the general campus l...
  • Library of Congress
    ImageMain Reading Room, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.
  • Library of Congress
    Image | 1951Caption on the back reads: "LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington, D. C., containing 2000 windows, and considered the best lighted library in the world, this building of Italian Renaissance architecture is located near the nation's Capitol Building across from the Supreme Court Building." Postcard was mailed July 8, 1951.
  • Library of Congress
    ImageMain Stair Hall, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.
  • Library of Congress
    Image | 1916Part of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON. Justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of g...
  • Library of Congress
    ImageLIBRARY OF CONGRESS
  • Library of Congress
    Image | 1915Caption on the front reads: "Congressional Library, Washington, D.C." Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library of Congress (1)
    Image | 1912THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON. justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are refinished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf
  • Library of Congress (2)
    ImageLibrary of Congress, Washington, D. C.
  • Library of Congress (2)
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "This view of the Library of Congress and House Office Building from Dome of the U.S. Capitol is looking southeast and give the stranger to the Capitol City, an idea of the artistic plan of the treatment, instituted by Major L'Enfant, the great French engineer, who laid out the city at the solicitation of George Washington." Postcard was never mailed.
  • Library of Congress (3)
    Image | 1912THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are refinished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf
  • Library of Congress (4)
    ImageLibrary of Congress, Washington, D. C.
  • Library of Congress (5)
    ImageLIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are refinished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf
  • Library of Congress (6)
    ImageThe library of Congress is justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are refinished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf
  • Library of Congress (7)
    ImageCongressional Library, Washington, D.C.
  • Library of Congress (8)
    ImageThe Library of Congress, was completed in 1897 at a cost of over $6,000,000. The style is Italian Renaissance and the architectural plans, originally by J. J. Smithmeyer and Paul J. Pelz were modified by E. P. Casey who completed the building and decoration.
  • Library of Congress (9)
    ImageTHIS VIEW of the Capitol, Library and House Office Building was taken from an aeroplane flying at a great height. It gives one an idea of the perfect surroundings of the Capitol and Library.
  • Library of Congress (10)
    ImageHall of the Poets, Library of Congress is decorated on either side with six paintings presenting ideals of youthful subjects of the Poets. At the end of the hall is the beautiful painting "The Muse of Lyric Poetry." The central figure is an idealization of the Muse attended by Passion, Beauty, Mirth, Pathos, Truth and Devotion.
  • Library of Congress (11)
    ImageHALL OF COLUMNS, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington, D. C., The Hall of Columns of the Library of Congress, Washington, is, in stateliness of design and richness of decoration, the culmination of the architectural achievement of America.
  • Library of Congress (12)
    Image | 1900On Back:
  • Library of Congress (13)
    ImageGRAND STAIRCASE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C., One of the two marble staircases in the Central Stair Hall. The rich carvings are by Martiny, who designed also the Bronze Lamp Bearers of the newel posts.
  • Library of Congress (14)
    ImageLIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C., SIDE VIEW OF UPPER STAIRWAY, PHOTO-ELECTROTYPE ENG. CO., N. Y., PUB. BY MRS. HOWARD GREY DOUGLAS, WASHINGTON, D. C.
  • Library of Congress (15)
    ImageENTRANCE HALL, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C., The entrance hall of the Library of Congress, Washington, has been styled as "vision in polished stone." The architectural effect is imposing.
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