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Ames Library 10th Anniversary Photographs

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  • University Librarian Karen Schmidt speaking at the Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception.
  • A new home for the John Wesley Powell pottery.
  • Archivists inspect the pottery.
  • New pottery cases are installed in John Wesley Powell Rotunda.
  • The John Wesley Powell Rotunda.
  • The John Wesley Powell Rotunda and Pottery Collection.
  • An installer checks the suspension line for one of the Pembroke Windows.
  • A panel is carefully loaded onto an elevated platform for installation.
  • A Pembroke Window is deconstructed during the restoration process.
  • Boxes of books are packaged for freeze drying.
  • Comfortable seating areas are put to good use.
  • Construction moves ahead to complete the Tate Archives and Special Collections.
  • Damaged ceiling tiles on the third floor are removed and packing the water soaked material continues.
  • Dirt is cleaned from one of the Pembroke Panels.
  • <em>A Touch of Glass</em> restoration artist removes damaged pieces from one of the Pembroke Windows.
  • First day visitors.
  • Guests inspect the Bates & Merwin Reading Room located on the fourth floor.
  • Guests visit the newly completed Tate Archives and Special Collections prior to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
  • Joyce Eichhorn Ames, '49, and guests in The Tate Archives and Special Collections.
  • Library Director Sue Stroyan leads a tour of the entry level.
  • Members of the IWU community pitch in to clear shelves of water damaged items.
  • New glass tiles (foreground) created to replace pieces of the Pembroke Windows damaged beyond repair.
  • One of the Pembroke Windows is lifted into position.
  • Opening Day.
  • Pembroke Windows are organized for installation.
  • President Myers greets Opening Day visitors.
  • Richard Ames and family.
  • Students take advantage of the new computer carrels.
  • Sue Stroyan with Opening Day guest.
  • Terry Garbe and staff inspect one of the Pembroke Windows.
  • Terry Garbe, from A Touch of Glass, and tour guests.
  • The clean up begins after water damage to the new library.
  • The John Wesley Powell Rotunda is set for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, February 12, 2002.
  • The new Circulation desk.
  • The new Information Commons and Reference Desk.
  • Tour guests see the fully installed Pembroke Windows.
  • Visitors gather in the new John Wesley Powell Rotunda.
  • Wet books are fanned out to help the drying process.
  • Arial photograph of the Ames Library.
  • A sign marks the closing of Sheean Library.
  • Benjamin J. Rhodes, '69, (far right) leads the tour of the entry level.
  • Board of Trustees President Craig C. Hart speaking at Dedication Ceremony
  • Building tour guests view second floor of the new library.
  • Children on the tour have fun with John Wesley Powell.
  • Construciton nears completetion on back of building.
  • Construction progresses on the back of building.
  • Construction progresses on the new library.
  • Construction work on library patio.
  • Crews work on entry level interior.
  • Damaged portions are removed from one Pembroke Window.
  • Decals are added to the John Wesley Powell Rotunda.
  • Dedication Ceremony tour visits the third floor of the new library.
  • Dedication tour guests view the fourth floor.
  • Detailing work continues in the John Wesley Powell Rotunda.
  • First look at the Beckman Auditorium.
  • Glass panel is presented to Ames' grandchildren at Dedication.
  • Installation of current periodicals shelving.
  • Installing the patio doors.
  • John Wesley Powell awaiting installation.
  • Journals are removed from shelves in Sheean Library.
  • Joyce Eichhorn Ames, '49, poses with members of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
  • Joyce Eichhorn Ames with Powell statue creator Rick Harney
  • Landscapping added.
  • Library staff pack in preparation for move.
  • Movers organize boxes of books.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ames view the new library patio.
  • New shelving is installed.
  • Office furniture is lined up in the new Ames Library Information Commons.
  • Outer walls completed and brick work underway on south side of building.
  • Paint is applied to design on second floor ceiling.
  • Paiting the second floor ceiling.
  • Pieces from one of the Pembroke Windows are removed for cleaning.
  • President Myers speaking at the Dedication Cermony.
  • President Myers visits Touch of Glass.
  • Provost and Dean of Faculty Janet McNew.
  • Setting up the new computer lab.
  • Speical guests gather in the rotunda after the dedication ceremony to await the building tour.
  • Stained Glass A presented to the Ames'.
  • Stenciling the second floor ceiling.
  • Student workers and staff prepare boxes for moving library materials.
  • Trim installation in project room.
  • Trim work.
  • Two of the restored Pembroke Windows are displayed.
  • Veiw of the Dedication Ceremony from The Ames Library plaza.
  • View of The Ames Library entrance during the Dedication Ceremony.
  • View of the new Circulation desk.
  • Window work.
  • Work begins on fourth floor windows.
  • Work on third floor ceiling.
  • Work progresses on building entrance.
  • Ames Library construction, view from south campus entrance.
  • Construction of new library, view from campus entrance.
  • Construction of outer walls, view from the front.
  • Construction of outer walls, view from the west.
  • Frame construction on the Ames Library
  • Framing the entry and lower levels, view from behind.
  • Framing the new library, view from the west.
  • Ground is cleared for new library.
  • Ground work on future site of library plaza.
  • Interior view of new building construction.
  • Land cleared on site of new library.
  • Model for John Wesley Powell statue.
  • Model of John Wesley Powell statue, side view.
  • New pillars erected on south campus entrance.
  • Pillar Construction
  • Updated Rendering of Ames Library
  • View from the top.
  • Workers install pipes for new library construction.
  • B. Charles Ames and Joyce Eichhorn Ames speak at Ground Breaking.
  • B. Charles Ames at Ground Breaking Ceremony reception.
  • Charles Ames breaks ground at new library site.
  • Former University President Lloyd M. Bertholf (1958-1968) breaking ground for the new library.
  • Guests inspect model of new library at reception.
  • Harold Gauthier II, '00, speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony
  • Joyce Eichhorn Ames Breaking Ground for New Library
  • Joyce "Jay" Eichhorn Ames '49 and Bloomington Mayor Judy Markowitz
  • Mayor Judy Markowitz speaking at Ground Breaking.
  • President Minor Myers and guests at library Ground Breaking.
  • President Minor Myers, Jr. speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony
  • President Minor Myers speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony reception.
  • Sheean Library Director Sue Stroyan breaking ground at new library site.
  • Student Musicians play at the Ground Breaking Ceremony
  • Sue Stroyan speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony
  • The Ames Family
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Cross Section Rendering
 
  • Madeline Tyner reads her poem <em>At Ames Library: A Ghazal</em>. by Marc Featherly

    Madeline Tyner reads her poem <em>At Ames Library: A Ghazal</em>.

  • University Librarian Karen Schmidt speaking at the Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception. by Marc Featherly

    University Librarian Karen Schmidt speaking at the Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception.

  • A new home for the John Wesley Powell pottery. by Marc Featherly

    A new home for the John Wesley Powell pottery.

  • Archivists inspect the pottery. by Marc Featherly

    Archivists inspect the pottery.

  • New pottery cases are installed in John Wesley Powell Rotunda. by Marc Featherly

    New pottery cases are installed in John Wesley Powell Rotunda.

  • The John Wesley Powell Rotunda. by Marc Featherly

    The John Wesley Powell Rotunda.

  • The John Wesley Powell Rotunda and Pottery Collection. by Marc Featherly

    The John Wesley Powell Rotunda and Pottery Collection.

  • An installer checks the suspension line for one of the Pembroke Windows. by Marc Featherly

    An installer checks the suspension line for one of the Pembroke Windows.

 
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