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Dousing Rods
Dousing rods are used to speak directly to spirits. They are metal rods and use different energies to move. They are held still and move to a yes or no position as you ask questions. Many people consider them hokey because of their frequent…
Donnelley Library, west facade facing into Middle Campus
The west "garden" or campus facade or front of the Donnelley Library, probably at the time of its opening, 1965, for publicity purposes. "The Donnelley Library was designed by Perkins & Will to be balanced, symmetrical, and imposing. Its boxy…
Donnelley Library, Middle Campus -- South and West Facades (prior to 1988)
Color photo of Donnelley Library taken during what appears to be the fall. The front glass wall and side that faces the cafeteria are shown. The future Hotchkiss Hall can be seen in the background, at this time with its windows still boarded up prior…
Donnelley Library, Leisure Reading Room, Second Floor (Treasure Room)
This is a view of a leisure reading room on the second floor of Donnelley Library taken in the mid 1990s. Present in the picture are numerous armchairs and couches of the period. The wall of bookcases appear to be holding encyclopedias. There were…
Donnelley Library, from close to the entry deck from the southeast
This is a view of the stairs and pathway along the east entry facade of Donnelley Library. The future Hotchkiss Hall can be seen in the background, after the 1891 Cobb-designed Gymnasium fire of 1969 (dormers missing, windows boarded up).
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Donnelley Library, Circulation Desk as renovated in 1983
Shown is the 1965-completed Donnelley Library main floor, as renovated in 1983, with its circulation desk. This was in use until 2003. The date this picture was taken was between 1997 and 1998. The renovation was designed by Chicago Associates…