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  • Memorial Court and Library
    Image | 1967 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionParade Ground view of Memorial Court and Library of V. P. I. [Virginia Polytechnic Institute]. The memorial Court is dedicated to the service and sacrifice of Techmen of the second world conflict. The lower level is to be a Chapel consisting of Chancel Sculpture and Stone Alter for use by all creeds.
  • Carol M. Newman Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCAROL M. NEWMAN LIBRARY of V.P.I. Opened September 17, 1955 at a cost of $1,769,565.40, it contains 111,585 sq. ft. of floor space and 23 1/2 miles of free standing shelving. There are 97 study carrels, 6 seminar rooms, listening room for all types of recordings, film viewing and photo duplication laboratory.