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View of the Barr Smith Library [B 7831/1-3] • Photograph

View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/1

Front entrance

View of the Barr Smith Library — View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/1

Front entrance

View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/2

Reading area showing vaulted ceiling

View of the Barr Smith Library — View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/2

Reading area showing vaulted ceiling

View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/3

Interior view showing tables and book shelves.

View of the Barr Smith Library — View of the Barr Smith Library

1932, Photograph, B 7831/3

Interior view showing tables and book shelves.

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Summary

View of the Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide. Named in honour of Robert Barr Smith, businessman and philanthropist who donated 9000 pounds for books. Later the family gave 11,000 pounds and in 1928 his son donated 30,000 pounds for the Barr Smith Library Building.

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.5 cm x 15.0 cm

Dates / Publication details

1932

Collections

Part of Adelaide Views Collection
Part of University of Adelaide Collection

Subject

Barr Smith Library (Adelaide, S.A.)
University of Adelaide -- Buildings

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Formatted content

B 7831/1: Front entrance
B 7831/2: Reading area showing vaulted ceiling
B 7831/3: Interior view showing tables and book shelves.

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