Revs. Theodore M. Hesburgh and Edmund P. Joyce looking over an architectural model map, planning the expansion of campus, c1960. Photo by Bruce Harlan.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesCover of fundraising brochure for Hesburgh Library, c1961.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesPioneer Magazine, a publication of the Library Bureau, page 14 of fundraising brochure for Hesburgh Library, c1961. This page discusses Notre Dame's "Intellectual Leadership" by comparing it to other top universities.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesPioneer Magazine, a publication of the Library Bureau, page 7. This page features an interior photograph of the Hesburgh Library Rare Book Room, Spring 1964.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesPioneer Magazine, a publication of the Library Bureau, back cover. Layout of the first floor of the University of Notre Dame’s new Memorial Library.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMemorial Library Architectural Drawing Cross Section, 1962. Ellerbe and Company Architects.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMemorial Library Architectural Drawing Roof Plan, 1962. Ellerbe and Company Architects.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesWatercolor interior view of the proposed Memorial Library Penthouse Lounge, c1960s.
Copyright: Ellerbe & CompanyRev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, blessing the construction site of the Memorial Library, August 1961.
Workers beginning construction of the building on the cleared land on the site of the new building, 1961. Notre Dame Stadium is in the background.
Photo & Copyright by Ernie Borror, Borror StudioWorkers laying the foundation of the building, 1961. In the background are O'Shaughnessy Hall and the demolition of Navy Drill Hall.
Photo & Copyright by Ernie Borror, Borror StudioRev. Theodore M. Hesburgh CSC, signing an I-beam for the “Topping Out” Ceremony, 1962. At left is Pat Corrie, construction superintendent. The inscription included Hesburgh's name and the Latin phrase for "May the Blessed Mother bless us with her wonderful child."
Copyright University of Notre DameRevs. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, Edmund P. Joyce, CSC, present an American flag to the construction workers during the "Topping Out" Ceremony, 1962.
Copyright University of Notre DameAn American flag is being raised to the top beam during the “Topping Out" Ceremony, 1962
Southeast view of the steel frame on the day of the “Topping Out” ceremony, 1962.
Copyright: University of Notre DameView of the steel frame, July 1962.
Front view of the steel frame, 1962.
Aerial view of the Memorial Library, Radiation Laboratory, and the Computing Center and Mathematics Building, July 1962.
Southeast view of the building close to completion, 1963.
Southwest view of the building close to completion, 1963
Exterior View without the Word of Life Mural, 1963.
View of the Football Stadium and Reflecting Pool from top of the Memorial Library, 1965.
Photo by Ed WeissMen (students?) moving books from Lemonnier Library (Bond Hall) to the new Memorial Library in Black Label Beer boxes, c1963.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMen (students?) moving books from Lemonnier Library (Bond Hall) to the new Memorial Library in Black Label Beer boxes, c1963.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesAerial view of campus showing the Memorial Library without the Word of Life Mural, 1963.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesArtist Millard Sheets overseeing the creation of the full size “cartoon” of the Word of Life. Each small section of the mural represent a specific piece of granite in color and texture, c1962. Sheets received an Honorary Degree from the University during the Dedication Ceremony, May 7, 1964
Photograph & Copyright: Tony SheetsA group looks at a mockup of the mural in Minnesota for the Word of Life Mural, c1962
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesWorkers (including Mrs. Hertel) are comparing the cast panels to colors per stone samples for the Word of Life Mural, c1962
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMining the stone for the Word of Life mural from a quarry in Minnesota, c1962.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesClose up of the Head of Christ layout. Etha-foam in place and at least one anchor for each of the 115 pieces used, c1962
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMen working to assemble the pieces of the head of Christ, c1962.
Workers in Minnesota pose with a cast panel. Artist Millard Sheets is second from the left. c1962
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesMemorial Library Mural Head of Christ Installation, c1964.
Copyright: University of Notre DameExterior view with scaffolding around the Word of Life Mural, c1964.
Exterior view of the Word of Life Mural with a tarp covering it, c1964.
Copyright: University of Notre DameCover to the Notre Dame Memorial Library Dedication, May 7, 1964
Rare Book Room and Special Collections, Hesburgh LibraryPhoto and letter written by Pope Paulus VI to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC on November 19, 1963 for the Dedication ceremony on, May 7, 1964
Letter written by Pope Paulus VI to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC on November 19, 1963 for the Dedication ceremony on, May 7, 1964
Cardinal Joseph Ritter (center) Archbishop of Saint Louis and Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh (right) bless the building. The blessing followed a Solemn Pontifical Mass and academic convocation earlier in the day, May 7, 1964.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesAn ROTC color guard in front of the Library during the Dedication ceremony, May 7, 1964
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesView of the Memorial Library Dedication, May 7, 1964
Phil Faccenda, President and Member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh standing in the Library, c1964.
All in one image of Pope Paulus VI and letter to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh
Interior View of Hesburgh Library with chairs and study carrels, 1964.
Copyright: University of Notre Dame ArchivesA male student uses a record album turntable while wearing headphones in the Memorial Library audio visual department, c. mid 1960s.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesA male student sits on the floor reading a book in the stacks of the Memorial Library. c. mid-1960s
Student Life - A male student talking on the telephone in a phone booth in the Memorial Library basement while a woman sits in the same booth, 1969-1970.
Author: University of Notre Dame ArchivesStudents sign the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh Anti-War Petition Declaration in the Memorial Library lobby, May 1970.
Author: University of Notre Dame Archives