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Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Detroit Public Library. Main Building Detroit, Michigan. Of Italian Renaissance style architecture, the pass1 building is one of the show place of Detroit.
University of Illinois Library
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Library, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. "The whole world here unlocks the experience of the past to the builders of the future.
Chicago Public Library
Image | 1963 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMichigan Avenue North On Back: Michigan Avenue, North showing Prudential Building and Library, Chicago
Charles Deering Library, Northwestern University
Image | 1965 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDeering Library, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Bridgeville Public Library, Bridgeville, Del.
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Public Library, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFounded in 1894, the cornerstone of the present Carnegie building was laid in 1912. The library has 118,000 volumes. There are two branches and a traveling library trailer." Postcard was never mailed.
Youngstown University Library
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Milwaukee Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionInner dome, rotunda, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Neo-Renaissance building was erected between 1895 and 1899. It has been designated a landmark and registered in the National Register of Historic Places. Photograph Ã‚Å Eric Oxendorf. Produced by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library.
The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Image | 1961 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "346-THE HARVEY S. FIRESTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON, N. J. The six-story $6,000,000 Harvey S. Fireston Memorial Library of Princeton University, completed in 1949, provides not only adequate storage space for books and appropriate exhibition rooms for literary treasures, but also, through arrangement of stude places and f...
Gilbert M. Simmons Library, Kenosha, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Gilbert M. Simmons Public Library Kenosha, Wisconsin
Warren Public Library, Warren, Ohio
Image | 1975 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY; 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W.; Warren, Ohio; From an original collection of 194 books in the corner of a room in 1888 has come a large, modern institution of 140,000 volumes. The beautiful, new library building was dedicated April 1971. Books and services are free to all residents of Trumbull County. Open daily 9 - 9; Saturday 9 -5...
Miami's New Library
Image | 1950 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Reeves Library at Seton Hill College
Image | 1950 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Archbold Gymnasium and the Carnegie Library of Syracuse Univeristy, Syracuse, N.Y
Image | 1950 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
State Library and Supreme Court, Hartford, Conn.
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Sam Rayburn Library located in Bonham, Texas houses books and other mementos of Speaker Rayburn's political career.
Wichita, Kansas Public Library
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on back reads "New Public Library. Wichita, Kansas. This contemporary structure is located in the cultural center in the central business district of Wichita." Postcard never mailed.
New England College Library
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe New England College Library was constructed in Henniker, N. H. in 1967 and dedicated by Ogden Nash. The three-story structure has a 65,000 volume capacity and has the distinction of owning a valuable Shakespeare collection and the memorabilia of the late US Senator Styles Bridges." Postcard was never mailed.
National Baseball Library, Cooperstown (N.Y.)
Image | 1984 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on back reads "Repository for baseball memorabilia by baseball writers and photographers." Postcard was mailed on Aug 15, 1984.
Public Library in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Berkshires
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Miller Library, Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Image | 1953 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionA gift of Merton L. Miller, class of 1890, on Mayflower Hill Campus." Postcard was postmarked April 8, 1953.
Gross Pointe Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGrosse Pointe Public Library, 10 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236, Founded in 1939 as a Division of the Gross Pointe Public School System. The Central Library pictured was designed by the world-famous architect, Marcel Breuer, and was the gift of the family of Mr. D. M. Ferry, Jr.
Wilbur J. Carr Memorial Library, Hillsdale College
Image | 1955 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionWilbur J. Carr Memorial Library, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich. One of the most modern small libraries in the mid-west. Carr makes available about 40,000 volumes, the Carr international collection, a large circulating record library. Carr houses two lounges, conference rooms, and kitchen.
Flint Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Flint Public Library, Flint College and Cultural Center. This outstanding facility was designed to provide attractive accommodations for the enrichment of community life through books, materials, and a variety of services.
Lane Library, Ripon College, Ripon, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionRIPON COLLEGE, RIPON, WISCONSIN Lane Library
Western Reserve University I. F. Freiberger Library
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionI. F. FREIBERGER LIBRARY, Western Reserve University, University Circle. A new $1,600,000 building between Severance Hall and the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland's cultural center. The Library was named in honor of I. F. Freiberger, banker, civic leader and trustee of the University." Postcard was mailed
James White Memorial Library, Emmanuel Missionary College
Image | 1961 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionJames White Memorial Library, Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Michigan. The flowering dogwood in the spring to help to make this the "Campus Beautiful.
The Immaculata Library
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionReading Area, The Immaculata Library, Irving Park Road and Marine Drive Chicago 13, Illinois
Michigan State University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMichigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. The Formal Gardens near the Library Building add to the beauty of the campus.
Mattoon Public Library
Image | 1972 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMattoon Public Library 16th St. & Charleston Ave., Mattoon, Illinois Over 41,000 Volumes Main Floor - Adults--Second Floor-Young adults Basement - Children Open Monday through Friday - 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Summer Hours - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan. The pass1 building of the Detroit Public Library, is made in the Italian Renaissance style of architecture and is one of the show places of Detroit.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library. Detroit, Michigan. The Burton Historical collection. Houses books, pamphlets, maps, pictures, original manuscripts and documents relating to the history of the Great Lakes region from the 16th century to the present.
Freeport Carnegie Library
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFreeport Public Library, a gift of Andrew Carnegie, Freeport, Illinois.
Public Library Branch, Franklin Park, Boston, Mass.
Image | 1900 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Van Ranke Library, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y
Image | 1900 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Lincoln City Library, Lincoln, Neb.
Image | 1928 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Wilson Castle Library, Proctor, Vermont
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "WILSON CASTLE; Library showing original furniture, hand painted ceilings, tiffany gas lighting fixtures. Now open to Visitors daily May 30 to Oct. 15. Proctor, near Rutland, Vt." Postcard was never mailed.
Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY; Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts; One of the oldest, largest and most progressive libraries in the country, Boston's library loans both books and recordings at 34 branches and many "bookmobiles." The library contains more than 2 1/4 million volumes and is also noted for its beautiful murals and art exhibits. The 52-story...
Public Library, Buffalo, N.Y
Image | 1920 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on back reads as: Dear Louise, Please excuse my handwriting. Momma arrived safely at 12 o'clock at midnight. Thanking you for all!
Public Library, Southbridge, Mass.
Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
University of Notre Dame Library, South Bend, Indiana
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "LOOKING ACROSS THE LAKE at the LIBRARY of the University of Notre Dame; South Bend, Indiana." Postcard was never mailed.

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