Deering Library An Illustrated History |
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| Editor:
| Barrett, Nina |
| Contribution by:
| Clement, Russell
Olson, Janet |
| Author:
| Northwestern University Library, |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8101-2502-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | Northwestern University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Published to commemorate the Deering Library's 75th anniversary, this book explores the Deering and McCormick families, who funded the project; the building's distinctive Collegiate Gothic architecture; its lore as a campus institution; and its role in the evolution of Northwestern University Library into one of the country's most prominent research libraries. Richly illustrated, it is both an authoritative account of a landmark library and a rich keepsake for Northwestern alumni....
More DescriptionPublished to commemorate the Deering Library's 75th anniversary, this book explores the Deering and McCormick families, who funded the project; the building's distinctive Collegiate Gothic architecture; its lore as a campus institution; and its role in the evolution of Northwestern University Library into one of the country's most prominent research libraries. Richly illustrated, it is both an authoritative account of a landmark library and a rich keepsake for Northwestern alumni.