G. Lamar Harrison Library - Langston University - Langston, OK
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N 35° 56.660 W 097° 15.650
14S E 656864 N 3979171
Langston University's campus library, named after its 9th President (1940-1960).
Waymark Code: WMMD8Q
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2014
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The G. Lamar Harrison Library on the Langston University campus is named after the 9th President. The library is on the south side of campus, and its focal point is a clock tower.
The link below provides an excellent history of the library itself, as well as a biography of the man it was named after.
According to the school website, and "Langston University: A History, by Zella J. Black Patterson, the library was established between 1899 and 1901.
Text on plaque:
1990 Langston University Library Renovation
Dr. Ernest L. Holloway, President
Board of Regents
OSU and A&M Colleges
Mr. L.E. "Dean" Stringer, Chairman
Oklahoma City, OK
Mr. Ed. Malzahn, Vice Chairman
Perry, Oklahoma
Mr. Vernon Breckenridge
Hennessey, Oklahoma
Mr. Jack D. Craig
Leedey, Oklahoma
Mr. Fred C. Harlan
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Mr. Edward F. Keller
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mr. Robert D. Robbins
Altus, Oklahoma
Mrs. Carolyn Savage
Hominy, Oklahoma
Mr. Jimmie C. Thomas
Ada, Oklahoma
Dr. W. Douglas Wilson, Exec. Secretary
Stan Gralla - Architects, Architect
GBM Const. Corp., Gen. Contractor
Classification of Library: Academic Library (Student, Alumni or Faculty)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Additional Internet Connection Options:
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1900
Library Website: [Web Link]
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