Friedsam Memorial Library

Friedsam Library is 75 Years Old

Share your memories of the library.  You can type/keyboard your stories on the Archive's 75th Anniversary blog or write your memories out by hand when visiting the library. You can also record a spoken memory online.

In1938, when the library building was brand new, Friedsam Memorial Library was where students found the resources needed for papers and projects, just like today. You can read more about the Library's history here.  

On March 7, 2013, the library had a 75th anniversary re-dedication.  The original dedication of the building was held on March 7, 1938.   Watch the video from the anniversary re-dedication on 3/7/2013 here. 
 

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