General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

Frieze on base of pillar

Albert Kahn, architect. Building completed 1924. Named James Burrill Angell Hall. Sometimes called Literary College. Interior ceiling decorations: Di Lorenzo Studios, N.Y.

Angell Hall columns

Albert Kahn, architect. Building completed 1924. Named James Burrill Angell Hall. Sometimes called Literary College. Interior ceiling decorations: Di Lorenzo Studios, N.Y.

Rackham Blg. [Building] construction

Stonework begun in terrace room. Friezes in place on second floor front of building. No. 28 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

Rackham Building entrance

Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

Rackham Building School of Graduate Studies Study Hall

Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

Rackham Building main reading room

Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

Drinking fountain donated by Class of 1869 ...

Albin Palasek, sculptor. Presented to the city of Ann Arbor and to the University by Francis M. Hamilton, a member of the class of 1869 and mayor of Ann Arbor, 1905-1907. On verso: Drinking fountain donated by Class of 1869 now located at the corner of So. State and University.

Drinking fountain donated by Class of 1869 ...

Albin Palasek, sculptor. Presented to the city of Ann Arbor and to the University by Francis M. Hamilton, a member of the class of 1869 and mayor of Ann Arbor, 1905-1907. On verso: Drinking fountain donated by Class of 1869 now located at the corner of So. State and University.

University Library [new]

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library [new]

Albert Kahn, architect (also for 1920 and 1970 additions). In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library [new]

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. Stamp on verso: Michigan Historical Collections, The University of Michigan, Rackham Building, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104