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  • Reis Library, Allegheny College
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Reis Library at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. was built in 1902 and doubted in size in 1931. It is noted for its beautiful memorial rooms and fine collections. In 1958 it had 139,000 volumes, including the original library given in 1820-22, the Ida M. Tarbell Lincoln Collection and the Craig Room for recreational reading." Postcard was never m...
  • L. A. Beeghly Library
    Image | 1965 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "L. A. BEEGHLY LIBRARY, Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa., built in 1963, has 'open stack' arrangement with space for 150,000 volumes and reader locations for 300. Rare books and manuscripts are displayed in the Swigart Treasure Room on second floor. Seals of the college, community and the founder of the Church of Brethren add color to the main entr...
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