The Main Library was located in the A.E. McKenzie Building. The reading room was on the second floor in what is now the North Stacks. The Main Library was renamed the John E. Robbins Library on October 4, 1974.
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Photograph is looking north into the reading room of the Main Library.
Photograph was taken at the dedication of the George T. Richardson Centre. The ceremony was held in the link between the John E. Robbins Library and the A.E. McKenzie Building. Front Row (L to R): George T. Richardson, Nina Coldwell, Tannis Richardson.
Photograph was taken in front of the George T. Richardson Centre sign at the dedication of the building. L to R: Ron Helwer (BU Foundation President); Dr. Anges (Richardson) Benidickson; George T. Richardson; Tannis Ricahrdson; Kathleen Richardson; Dr. Dennis Anderson (BU President).
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Photograph appeared in the June 1995 issue of Alumni News.
Taken at the opening and dedication of the George T. Richardson Centre. Photograph shows (L to R): Ronald Bell, George Richardson, Tannis Richardson, and President Dennis Anderson standing outside of the Centre on the wheelchair ramp.
Taken at the opening and dedication of the George T. Richardson Centre. Photograph shows (L to R): President Dennis Anderson, Tannis Richardson, George Richardson, and Ronald Bell standing outside on the University campus with the Centre in the background.
Photograph shows guests mingling in the lobby of the George T. Richardson Centre (in front of the doors to the John E. Robbins Library and J.R.C. Evans Lecture Theatre) at the opening and dedication of the Richardson Centre.
Photograph is looking southwest and shows the Main Dining Room and Darrach Hall. It appears that a sidewalk is being constructed in front of the buildings.
Photograph is looking north and shows the east side of the Main Dining Room. The J.R.C. Evans Lecture Theatre, the A.E. McKenzie Building, the link between the two buildings and the Original Music Building are visible in the background.
Photograph is looking west and shows the east entrance to the Main Dining Room. The link to Flora Cowan Hall and part of both Flora Cowan Hall and Darrach Hall are visible in the background.
