1950s - 1960s
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In January 1946, there were three libraries on the campuses of The
Claremont Colleges, Carnegie Library at Pomona College, Denison Library
at Scripps College, and the Claremont College Library at Harper Hall. At
that time, Librarian Willis Kerr presented a plan to have one central
library, advocating the advantages of "centralized completeness and
service." Later that spring, Mr. and Mrs. William Lincoln Honnold
announced their intent to donate a central library building to The
Claremont Colleges. From these two events Honnold Library was born.
Embracing Willis Kerr's plan, The Colleges came to an agreement, land
was acquired contiguous to the existing four colleges, plans were drawn
up by architect Gordon Kaufman of Los Angeles, orange groves were uprooted, and construction was begun. Honnold
Library was dedicated at 10 a.m., October 23, 1952, in the presence of
Mrs. Honnold. Mr. Honnold had died May 6, 1950 and did not see the
building that bears his name. | |||
| Construction and Early Exteriors
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Architect's sketch of Honnold Library |
Construction December 31, 1951 |
Construction March 18, 1952 |
The newly completed Honnold Library |
Honnold Library, north view |
South view, early 1960s |
Aerial view from north |
South view, March 1969 |
Early Interiors
Studying in Honnold (early 1960s) |
Honnold Library, 1st floor |
Card catalog |
Main entrance, 1960s |
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