Ames Library 10th Anniversary Photographs Copyright (c) 2013 Illinois Wesleyan University All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery Recent documents in Ames Library 10th Anniversary Photographs en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 01:04:36 PDT 3600 New pottery cases are installed in John Wesley Powell Rotunda. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/127

Cases are installed in the John Wesley Powell Rotunda on the entry level. The cases will eventually house the John Wesley Powell Pottery Collection.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:29 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/127 New pottery cases are installed in John Wesley Powell Rotunda. A new home for the John Wesley Powell pottery. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/126

Archivists Meg Miner (left) and Anke Voss-Hubbard (right) carefully unpack pieces of the collection. Use this link to learn more about the history of the pottery and view the collection.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:28 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/126 A new home for the John Wesley Powell pottery. Archivists inspect the pottery. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/125

Archivists Meg Miner (left) and Anke Voss-Hubbard (right) look over pieces of the John Wesley Powell collection before placement in display cases.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:27 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/125 Archivists inspect the pottery. The John Wesley Powell Rotunda. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/124

The John Wesley Powell Rotunda is photographed from the second floor.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:26 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/124 The John Wesley Powell Rotunda. The John Wesley Powell Rotunda and Pottery Collection. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/123 ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:25 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/123 The John Wesley Powell Rotunda and Pottery Collection. University Librarian Karen Schmidt speaking at the Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/122

The first event to commemorate The Ames Library 10th Anniversary was a reception held on April 18, 2012 in the Bates and Merwin Reading Room on the fourth floor of the library.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:24 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/122 University Librarian Karen Schmidt speaking at the Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception. Former University President Lloyd M. Bertholf (1958-1968) breaking ground for the new library. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/121 ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:58:23 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/121 Former University President Lloyd M. Bertholf (1958-1968) breaking ground for the new library. Madeline Tyner reads her poem <em>At Ames Library: A Ghazal</em>. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/120

As part of the anniversary celebration, a poetry contest was held and students were asked to submit original work that focused on the library. The winning poem by Madeline Tyner was read by the author at the 10th Anniversary Reception. You can find the full text of the poem here.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:48:22 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/120 Madeline Tyner reads her poem <em>At Ames Library: A Ghazal</em>. President Myers visits Touch of Glass. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/119

Terry Garbe from A Touch of Glass explains the process for restoring the Pembroke Windows to President Myers. More information on the Pembrokes Windows and A Touch of Glass can be found here.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:35:00 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/119 President Myers visits Touch of Glass. Damaged portions are removed from one Pembroke Window. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/118 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:59 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/118 Damaged portions are removed from one Pembroke Window. Two of the restored Pembroke Windows are displayed. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/117 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:58 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/117 Two of the restored Pembroke Windows are displayed. Pieces from one of the Pembroke Windows are removed for cleaning. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/116 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:57 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/116 Pieces from one of the Pembroke Windows are removed for cleaning. Terry Garbe and staff inspect one of the Pembroke Windows. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/115

A Touch of Glass in Normal, Illinois, conducted the restoration of the Pembroke Stained Glass Windows. The windows were a gift from Clayton Dubilier & Rice of New York City in honor of the 75th birthday of their partner, B. Charles Ames, ’50. Additional support of the restoration was provided by David and Ann Lawrence. Please see the following brochure and article for more information on the history and restoration of the windows.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:56 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/115 Terry Garbe and staff inspect one of the Pembroke Windows. Dirt is cleaned from one of the Pembroke Panels. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/114

Years of dirt and grime are delicatley cleaned from the glass windows as part of the restoration process.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:55 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/114 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. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/113 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:54 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/113 <em>A Touch of Glass</em> restoration artist removes damaged pieces from one of the Pembroke Windows. New glass tiles (foreground) created to replace pieces of the Pembroke Windows damaged beyond repair. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/112

Glass tiles were carefully replicated to replace those too damaged to restore. For more on the restoration process and A Touch of Glass see Special Attractions.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:53 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/112 New glass tiles (foreground) created to replace pieces of the Pembroke Windows damaged beyond repair. A Pembroke Window is deconstructed during the restoration process. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/111 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:52 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/111 A Pembroke Window is deconstructed during the restoration process. Construction moves ahead to complete the Tate Archives and Special Collections. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/110

The Tate Archives and Special Collections is located on the fourth floor of The Ames Library.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:51 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/110 Construction moves ahead to complete the Tate Archives and Special Collections. Pembroke Windows are organized for installation. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/109 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:50 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/109 Pembroke Windows are organized for installation. A panel is carefully loaded onto an elevated platform for installation. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/108 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:49 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/108 A panel is carefully loaded onto an elevated platform for installation. One of the Pembroke Windows is lifted into position. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/107

The Pembroke Windows are suspended from the ceiling outside of the Bates & Merwin Reading Room, on the fourth floor of the library.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:49 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/107 One of the Pembroke Windows is lifted into position. An installer checks the suspension line for one of the Pembroke Windows. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/106 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:48 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/106 An installer checks the suspension line for one of the Pembroke Windows. The John Wesley Powell Rotunda is set for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, February 12, 2002. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/105 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:47 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/105 The John Wesley Powell Rotunda is set for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, February 12, 2002. Library Director Sue Stroyan leads a tour of the entry level. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/104

A tour of the building is given to special guests prior to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:46 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/104 Library Director Sue Stroyan leads a tour of the entry level. Guests visit the newly completed Tate Archives and Special Collections prior to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/103 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:45 PDT http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/ames10_gallery/103 Guests visit the newly completed Tate Archives and Special Collections prior to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.