The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Library was established in 1965, the same year the university itself was founded. As part of UCI's original academic infrastructure, the library played a crucial role in supporting the new campus’s research and learning needs.
This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Somers, Connecticut, Library, Museum
Friday, March 22, 2024
Library, Titusville, Pennsylvania, 1909
Friday, March 15, 2024
Library, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1910
Friday, February 9, 2024
Green Mountain College, Library, Poultney, Vermont, 1955
Friday, February 2, 2024
St. Bernard, Alabama, Library, St. Bernard College
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Library, Racine Wisconsin, 1906
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The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by John Mauran in the Beaux-Arts style, the building served as the Racine Public Library from 1904 until 1958, and has housed the Racine Heritage Museum since 1963. It is also the home of the Racine County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1981 Wikipedia
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
1906, Library, Whitefield, New Hampshire Postcard
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Library, Columbia University, 1922
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The library at Columbia University is the Columbia University Libraries system, which includes more than 20 libraries and collections on the university's main campus in New York City, as well as additional libraries located off-campus.
The centerpiece of the system is the Butler Library, which was completed in 1934 and is located on the Morningside Heights campus. The building was designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White and is considered one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in the United States.
The Columbia University Libraries system is one of the largest academic library systems in the United States, with more than 13 million volumes, 160,000 journals and serials, and extensive collections of maps, manuscripts, and rare books. The libraries also provide access to a wide range of digital resources, including e-books, journals, and databases.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
Library, University of Pennsylvania, 1910
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In 1910, the University of Pennsylvania Library was a well-established institution, having been founded over a century earlier in 1750. At that time, the library was located in a building known as the Furness Library, which had been designed by the renowned architect Frank Furness and completed in 1891.
The University of Pennsylvania Library was one of the largest academic libraries in the United States, with a collection of over 500,000 volumes and a staff of librarians and assistants to assist patrons with research and reference needs. The library's collection included books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, and other materials, and was organized into subject-specific collections to facilitate research and scholarship.
In addition to its collection and research services, the University of Pennsylvania Library also offered a variety of programs and events to promote reading and learning on campus. These included lectures, book clubs, and exhibits of rare books and manuscripts.
Throughout the 20th century and beyond, the University of Pennsylvania Library continued to grow and expand, incorporating new technologies and expanding its collections and services to meet the changing needs of the academic community. Today, the library is still in operation and remains an integral part of the University of Pennsylvania's academic and research programs.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Malone NY, New York, Railroad Station, Library, Vintage, c1913
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The Malone Public Library is a public library located in Malone, a town in the North Country region of New York State. The library serves the residents of Malone as well as the surrounding communities.
Established in 1903, the Malone Public Library has a collection of over 50,000 books, as well as a variety of multimedia resources including audiobooks, DVDs, and e-books. The library also has a local history and genealogy section, which is an important resource for people interested in the history of the region and researching their family roots.
The library offers a range of programs and services for people of all ages, including storytime for children, book clubs, computer classes, and workshops on a variety of topics. The library also has meeting rooms that can be reserved by community groups and organizations.
One unique aspect of the Malone Public Library is its Bookmobile, a mobile library that travels to various locations in the region, bringing books and other resources to people who may not have easy access to the library itself. This service is especially important for people living in rural areas, who may not have transportation to the library.
Overall, the Malone Public Library is an important community resource, providing access to information, education, and cultural enrichment for people of all ages and backgrounds in the North Country region of New York State.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Library, William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, 1910
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Library, Pleasantville, New York, 1906
Saturday, October 30, 2021
University of Oslo, Norway, Library
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Collegeville, Minnesota, Library, St Johns Abbey And University
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Designed by Marcel Breur.
Marcel Lajos Breuer, was a Hungarian-born modernist architect and furniture designer. At the Bauhaus he designed the Wassily Chair and the Cesca Chair, which is “among the 10 most important chairs of the 20ᵗʰ century.” Wikipedia