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Washington's Library, Mount Vernon, VA
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "In the Library on notes, not without curiosity, the titles of the books which made up the reading of the master of Mount Vernon, as soldier, statesman, and farmer; for while the books are not those actually owned by Washington, they are for the most part duplicates of such works as were here in his day. Nearly the whole of the original Washington ...
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.
Gilead Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGilead Library Building, as viewed across the campus from Gilead's pass1 auditorium. Here one may learn much concerning the purpose of Jehovah God the Creator. In the foreground winter snow blankets the amphitheater, which is used in milder seasons for training in outdoor public speaking.
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.
University of Michigan Library
Image | 1907 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGreetings from University of Michigan, Library
Pequot Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE PEQUOT LIBRARY, 720 Pequot Road, Southport, Connecticut. Opened in 1894, the Romanesque Revival building was designed in the manner of Henry Richardson. Its fine collections include books on Colonial history, with many of the volumes being originals from Colonial New England. There is also a magazine file with numbers as far back as the 1730's. The Auditorium, scene of p...
Greenville College Library
Image | 1957 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Greenville College, Greenville, ILL.
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.
University of Michigan Library
Image | 1946 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNew Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionA621. North terraced entrance, State Historical Library, U of W., Madison, Wis.
Lane Library, Ripon College, Ripon, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionRIPON COLLEGE, RIPON, WISCONSIN Lane Library
Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
Image | 1910 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNewberry Library, Chicago
Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
Image | 1910 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection137. Newberry Library, Chicago.
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.
Newberry Library
Image | 1905 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNEWBERRY LIBRARY, NORTH CLARK STREET, CHICAGO.
St. Catharine Junior College and Academy Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary St. Catharine Junior College and Academy, Saint Catharine, Ky.
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.
State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection6034. State Historical Library, Madison, Wisconsin.
Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, University of Alabama
Image | 1940 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionAmelia Gayle Gorgas Library, University of Alabama. Dedication exercises May 7-8, 1940
Ferdinand Meyer Memorial Library, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore
Image | 1941 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Ferdinand Meyer Memorial Library of the Union memorial Hospital provides complete Library service to patients, staff and employees. It is an integral part of the pass1 building on first floor, easily accessible to patients. Trained Librarian in charge and book service to all floors.
Literary Building, University of Michigan
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLiterary Building, U. of M., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Beaumont Memorial Library, Harding College
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBeaumont Memorial Library, Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas. Completed in 1950, this air-conditioned library has a capacity of 150,000 volumes. It features a popular open_file stack arrangement, with stacks on second floor.
Burrage Library, Olivet College
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBurrage Library Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan. Burrage Library was built in 1889. It contains approximately 50,000 volumes in open_file stacks, accessible to all students. It is the academic center of Olivet -- a small coeducational church-related college of the liberal arts.
Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
Image | 1907 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNewberry Library, Chicago.
The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C.
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington; Administered by the Trustees of Amherst College; The Fountain, with the figure of Puck by Brenda Putnam; A Midsommer Nights Dreame, Act III, Scene 2; 'Lord, what fooles these mortals be!'" Postcard was never mailed.
Michigan State University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Michigan State University On Back: Library - Typical of modern, functional buildings, in beautifully landscaped settings, is the Library on the campus of Michigan State University at East Lansing, Michigan.
U.S. Naval Academy Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary in Academic Hall. Annapolis, MD
Central Michigan University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Completed in 1955. Modern in both design and function. This fine air conditioned building is constructed on the modular plan, providing almost complete open_file stack library service. It houses also the audio visual aids and school librarianship departments. Some features of the building include separate quarters...
Reading Room and Library, Catholic Information Center
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionWarm and pleasant, this reading room and library, located on the pass1 level, gives opportunities to those interested in wholesome reading. Thousands of volumes, treating subjects such as philosophy, theology, liturgy, Scripture, History, and Fiction, are made accessible to reading enthusiasts." Postcard was never mailed.
Boston Athenaeum, Boston, Mass.
Image | 1910 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe largest private library in America. Now contains over 100,000 volumes with a capacity of 500,000. It has one and one forth acres floor space
Robert H. Morse Library, Beloit College
Image | 1973 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCOLONEL ROBERT H. MORSE LIBRARY, BELOIT COLLEGE, Beloit, Wisconsin. Dedicated in 1962, the Morse Library is distinguished for its interior spaciousness and special study facilities. It houses more than 180,000 volumes, plus a map collection of 40,000 items, extensive recording and periodical libraries, and a collection of rare books and documents relating to the history of B...
Villa Louis Library
Image | 1954 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLIBRARY, VILLA LOUIS, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WIS. Pictured here is the Library of the historic Villa Louis. The room with its portraits of the Dousman family, builders of the mansion and with its furnishings in rich tones, is one of the Villa's most luxurious.
University of Wisconsin Library, Madison, WI
Image | 1910 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary Building, Univ. of Wis., Madison, Wisconsin.
State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection6988. Wisconsin State Historical Library, Madison, Wis.
State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionState Historical Library, Madison, Wis.--20 On Back: The State Historical Library, a magnificent Ionic structure of Indiana limestone, houses a valuable collection of historical mementos and the famous reference library of about 300,000 volumes is considered one of the best historical libraries in the United States. Nearly 1,000,000 volumes are available for study and resear...
State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Image | 1912 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection7662. Wisconsin State Historical Library, Madison, Wis.
Hollis Burke Frissell Library, Hampton Institute
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHollis Burke Frissell Library was completed in 1932, during the administration of the second President, Dr. R.R. Moton. Named in memory of the second President of Hampton Institute. Contains 65,000 volumes and houses on third floor the Negro Art and Historical Museum.
Florence Wing Library, La Crosse State College
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFLORENCE WING LIBRARY LA CROSSE STATE COLLEGE La Crosse, Wis.
Library Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "LIBRARY HALL, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serves as the Library of the American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743. The front of the building reproduces that of the first permanent home (1790-1884) of the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Franklin in 1731." Postcard was never mailed.
Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "MONTICELLO; The home of Thomas Jefferson; Charlottesville, Virginia; Library." Postcard was never mailed.

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