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Lawrence University

 Organization

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Alexander Gymnasiums I and II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-002
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of materials documenting the history of Alexander Gymnasiums I and II. The first gymnasium was built in 1901, and the second one was built in 1929. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, and photographs are included in the collection.

Alice G. Chapman Hall Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-004
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of materials documenting the history of Alice G. Chapman Hall, originally Jason Downer Commons, the location of food services for Lawrence University built in 1968. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, contracts, and photographs are included in the collection. Materials on the Alice G. Chapman Teakwood Room are also included, as well as records documenting the 2011-2013 renovations to the building.

Banta Bowl Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-008
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of materials documenting the history of Banta Bowl, the site of Lawrence University football games and other athletic events. The Lawrence Bowl was built in 1965 and renamed Banta Bowl in 1978. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, and photographs are included in the collection.

Briggs Hall Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-RG08-021
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records documenting the planning, construction, and dedication of Briggs Hall, dating from 1996 to 1997. Records include articles, dedication materials, and photographs.

Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-RG08-022
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records documenting the planning, construction, and dedication of the Buchanan Kiewit Recreation Center (renamed the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center in 2011), dating from 1983 to 2011. Records include articles, correspondence, meeting minutes, dedication materials, photographs, and records of the 2010-2011 renovations.

Current and Past Houses Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-010
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials documenting the houses on the Lawrence University campus, both those currently owned as well as those razed or no longer owned by Lawrence. Materials primarily include correspondence, newspaper articles, and photographs.

Fraternity Quadrangle Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-016
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records documenting the planning, construction, dedication, and occupancy of the Fraternity Quadrangle, dating from 1929 to 1988. Records include articles, bids and contracts, correspondence, and photographs.

Hamar Union and Memorial Union Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-003
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of materials documenting the history of Hamar Union and Memorial Union, Lawrence University's first and second student unions. Hamar Union was used as a student union beginning in 1926 until Memorial Union became the student union when it was completed in 1951. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, and photographs are included in the collection.

Landis-Peabody Health Center Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-014
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records documenting the planning, construction, and dedication of the Landis-Peabody Health Center, dating from 1954 to 2013. Records include articles, contracts and payments, correspondence, and photographs.

Library Buildings Collection

 Collection — Container: Shared Box 17
Identifier: LU-RG08-013
Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials documenting the planning, construction, and renovation of library buildings at Lawrence University. These buildings include the Carnegie Library (1906-1962), the Samuel Appleton-Carnegie Library (1962-1974), and the Seeley G. Mudd Library (1974-present). Correspondence, newspaper clippings, planning documents, contracts, dedication programs, and photographs are included in the collection.